Healthcare

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1205: Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute a client satisfaction survey to individuals using support coordination services. The survey will rate agencies on a 1-5 star scale based on client feedback, with results updated quarterly and published online. Support coordination agencies - which help people with developmental disabilities access medical, social, and educational services - are directly affected by this new rating system. The policy mandates transparency in service quality without altering existing support structures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates client satisfaction surveys for agencies providing medical access services, improving service quality and accountability in healthcare support coordination.85% confidence

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

A 2191: Requires health insurance coverage of standard fertility preservation services for individuals with certain menstrual disorders resulting in infertility.

This bill requires health insurance plans covering groups of 50+ people in New Jersey to cover standard fertility preservation services (like egg or embryo freezing) for individuals diagnosed with specific menstrual disorders - such as endometriosis, heavy bleeding, or uterine fibroids - that may cause infertility. It mandates coverage when a medically necessary treatment could cause infertility or for those with qualifying disorders, applying the same copays, deductibles, and benefit limits as other medical conditions. Insurers cannot deny coverage based on age, sex, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. The law amends existing insurance regulations to ensure equitable access to these services for affected individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility preservation services, expanding access to healthcare for individuals with qualifying menstrual disorders causing infertility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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

A 1729: Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.

This bill establishes two new entities in New Jersey: the Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (within the Department of Health) and the Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission. It requires hospitals, health insurers, and other healthcare providers to publicly report detailed pricing data for services like inpatient care, emergency visits, and physician services. The Commission will set annual benchmarks for healthcare cost growth and hospital pricing, monitor entities exceeding these benchmarks, and may impose public transparency requirements or civil penalties for noncompliance. These provisions directly affect all New Jersey hospitals, health insurers, and healthcare providers by mandating transparency in pricing and cost reporting to promote affordability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates entities for price transparency and cost benchmarks to improve healthcare affordability and patient access, directly advancing healthcare cost containment goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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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

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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

A 4318: Establishes requirements for removal of students from public school pending mental health clearance.

This bill establishes clear rules for New Jersey public schools when removing students for mental health clearance. Schools may only remove a student in an emergency where they or others face immediate physical danger, and must notify parents immediately (with a written report within 48 hours). It requires schools to provide free mental health clearances, ensure continued instruction during removal (if over 5 days), and update a student’s education plan (like an IEP or 504 plan) after return. The bill also prohibits schools from imposing extra conditions beyond the mental health clearance for re-entry.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures continued instruction during removal and updates education plans, protecting student access to education during mental health clearance procedures.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free mental health clearances and ensures continued care, directly expanding access to mental health services in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health Mental Health

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

A 4255: Requires health insurance coverage of postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy.

This bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover pelvic floor physical therapy for one year after childbirth. It applies to hospital service, medical service, health service, individual, group, and health benefits plans. The coverage must be provided at the same level as for other medical conditions, meaning no higher out-of-pocket costs or restrictions than standard medical care. This directly affects women who have given birth and are covered by these insurance plans during the postpartum period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for postpartum pelvic floor therapy, expanding access without higher out-of-pocket costs, directly advancing healthcare coverage for maternal health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates health insurance coverage for postpartum pelvic floor therapy, expanding worker benefits and supporting maternal health access without added costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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

A 3570: Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

This bill establishes a pilot program in New Jersey's Department of Human Services to connect emergency department patients with behavioral health needs - such as mild mental health issues, emotional disturbances, or substance use disorders that don't require inpatient care - to coordinated community treatment. Participating hospitals (two per Regional Health Hub) must refer these patients to available services, while Regional Health Hubs will support hospitals in developing protocols for timely referrals, follow-up, transportation, and appointment scheduling. The program requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to cover these services, with the state seeking federal funding to support implementation. It directly affects emergency patients with non-emergency behavioral health needs and hospitals participating in the pilot.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pilot program to connect emergency patients with behavioral health services, improving access to mental health care and coordinating community treatment for non-inpatient needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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

A 2492: Expands number of health care professions profiled under "New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act."

This bill expands New Jersey's "Health Care Consumer Information Act" to require public profiles for physicians, podiatrists, and optometrists - previously only physicians had these profiles. Each profile will include standardized information like education history, license dates, criminal convictions (last 10 years), disciplinary actions, and malpractice claims (last 5 years), excluding pending cases. The Division of Consumer Affairs will make these profiles freely available online and via a toll-free number. The law directly affects all licensed physicians, podiatrists, and optometrists in New Jersey, who must provide required information to update their profiles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands consumer transparency for healthcare providers by requiring standardized public profiles, enabling informed patient choices and protecting rights through detailed professional history disclosure.95% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SR 71: Urges Congress and President of US to enact "Kids Online Safety Act."

This New Jersey Senate Resolution (SR 71) urges Congress and the President to enact the federal "Kids Online Safety Act." It does not create new laws but formally requests federal action to address social media's impact on minors. The resolution cites research linking social media use to rising mental health issues among children (ages 8-17), noting increased screen time and documented mental health risks. It specifically calls for the federal act to promote data safety, limit addictive design features, expand parental controls, and prevent harmful content for minors. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects federal lawmakers but does not change current policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill cites mental health risks linked to social media in minors and urges federal action to address them, supporting mental health (a healthcare topic).85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyUrges federal regulation to promote minors' data safety and limit addictive social media design, aligning with privacy protection and consumer safety measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Online Safety Social Media

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

A 1042: Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.

This bill requires owners or operators of public community water systems in New Jersey to regularly test drinking water for Legionella bacteria. Specifically, they must test a random sample of at least 0.1% of service lines every three months and a random sample of at least 1% of water system facilities (like storage tanks and treatment plants) each month. If Legionella levels exceed the standard set by the Department of Environmental Protection, the system must immediately notify affected customers and complete remediation within six months. All testing must follow DEP-approved best practices and be conducted by accredited labs, with results reported to the department.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates Legionella testing in water systems to prevent contamination, aligning with environmental protection standards for safe drinking water quality.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents Legionella outbreaks via water testing, a public health measure directly protecting community health and aligning with public health program goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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