New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4916: Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for covered persons aged 33 or over and covered persons under the age of 33 if deemed medically necessary.

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4916 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for covered persons aged 33 or over and covered persons under the age of 33 if deemed medically necessary. Primary sponsor: Stewart, Kenyatta, Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stewart, Kenyatta; Shanique Speight (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.