New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1756: Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1756 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic); Shanique Speight (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.