New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1821: Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.

Passed one chamber Last action October 29, 2026: Passed by the Assembly (75-0-1)

Plain-language summary

A 1821 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Donlon, Margie, M.D., Carol Murphy (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (75-0-1).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic); Donlon, Margie, M.D.; Carol Murphy (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.