Healthcare

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 18, 2026

A 1502: "Patient and Provider Protection Act."

This bill regulates pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and insurance carriers to increase transparency and fairness in prescription drug coverage. It requires carriers and PBMs to establish pharmacy and therapeutics committees with strict conflict-of-interest rules, prohibits commission-based PBM compensation (mandating flat fees instead), and mandates detailed reporting of PBM fees for insurance filings. The law directly affects insurers, PBMs, and pharmacies by changing how drug formularies (approved drug lists) are managed and how PBM costs are calculated and disclosed. Key provisions include banning preferential formulary placement for higher-cost drugs over lower-cost generics/biosimilars and requiring actuarial documentation for PBM compensation. The bill aims to reduce patient cost-sharing and ensure PBM compensation aligns with administrative costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates PBMs/insurers for transparency, fairness in drug coverage, bans commission-based fees, and mandates detailed reporting - directly protects patient access and rights in healthcare.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 18, 2026

A 2739: Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.

This bill would prohibit social media platforms from promoting content related to eating disorders - such as diet products, extreme weight loss practices, or harmful eating behaviors - to users under 18. Platforms must conduct quarterly internal audits and annual independent audits to ensure their algorithms or features don’t contribute to eating disorders in children, and fix any issues within 30 days if identified. Small platforms with less than $100 million in annual revenue are exempt from the audit requirements. The bill does not hold platforms liable for user-generated content unless the platform paid to promote it (e.g., via advertisements).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents social media promotion of eating disorder content to minors, directly protecting youth mental health and reducing risk factors requiring healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates social media algorithms to prevent harmful content promotion for minors, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 23, 2026

A 1514: Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.

This bill requires new flooring installations in schools, community centers, and licensed child care centers to be certified mercury-free by the manufacturer. It applies to all facilities using identified mercury-risk flooring materials, including existing buildings where such flooring was installed before current occupancy. Key provisions mandate certification for permits, require air quality testing if mercury is detected, and obligate owners to implement mitigation or remove unsafe flooring within six months if tests exceed safety thresholds. Violations by manufacturers issuing false certifications carry civil penalties of $10,000 for first offenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mercury-free flooring in schools, improving safety and infrastructure - directly advancing school environmental health standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates mercury-free flooring certification to prevent toxic mercury pollution in public facilities, directly advancing environmental protection through pollution control.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces mercury exposure in public facilities, preventing health risks like neurological damage - directly protecting public health through environmental safety measures.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires mercury-free flooring certification in facilities where workers are present, directly improving workplace safety standards by preventing hazardous exposure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 23, 2026

A 4052: Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

This bill eliminates mandatory collaboration requirements between advanced practice nurses (APNs) and physicians in New Jersey. It directly affects APNs - registered nurses with advanced certifications who provide primary and specialty care - by allowing them to practice independently without physician supervision or joint protocols. The key provision removes statutory restrictions that previously limited APNs' scope of practice, aligning New Jersey with 24 other states that grant full practice authority. This change aims to expand healthcare access, particularly in underserved areas, by enabling APNs to work to the full extent of their training.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves mandatory physician collaboration, enabling APNs to practice independently and expand patient access to primary care services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 2018: Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.

This New Jersey bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) to create and publish an online guide for healthcare facilities. It directly affects facilities like community mental health centers, substance use treatment programs, and federally qualified health centers that seek licensure for integrated care services. The guide must clearly explain the steps and rules needed for facilities to: (1) provide integrated health care (coordinating general and behavioral health services), (2) add behavioral health or substance use treatment to existing primary care licenses, and (3) contact assigned department staff for help. The bill defines "integrated health care" as systematically coordinating general and behavioral health services to address issues like mental illness, substance use, and chronic conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates DOH/DHS to create online guide for integrated care facility licensure, directly supporting mental health/substance use programs' access to coordinated care services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4186: Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.

New Jersey would join the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA), allowing EMTs, paramedics, and other licensed emergency medical personnel to work across state lines more easily. The bill directly affects EMS professionals seeking to practice in multiple states by enabling mutual recognition of licenses between participating states. Key provisions require member states to immediately recognize licenses from other compact states and share information about disciplinary actions against license holders. This streamlines cross-state emergency response while maintaining oversight through shared accountability measures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for EMTs/paramedics, improving emergency medical access and workforce mobility in healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 3242: Requires health benefits coverage of continuous glucose monitoring system for treatment of glycogen storage disease.

This bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover continuous glucose monitoring systems prescribed for treating glycogen storage disease, a rare metabolic condition. It applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual health insurance policies, group health plans, and health benefits plans. The coverage must be provided at the same level as for other medical conditions, eliminating insurance denials for this specific treatment. This directly affects patients with glycogen storage disease and their insurers, ensuring access to necessary monitoring technology without extra cost barriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitoring for glycogen storage disease, eliminating denials and expanding access to necessary treatment under all covered plans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2457: Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to add specific memory care training to their annual long-term care training program within one year. The training must cover the needs and rights of residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, including methods to address their unique challenges. If the ombudsman's program does not include this training by the deadline, they must report to the legislature explaining the delay and steps to implement it. The bill directly affects the ombudsman's program, long-term care facility staff, and residents with memory-related conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires memory care training for ombudsman to address Alzheimer's patients' needs and rights, enhancing long-term care quality and patient protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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