New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5500: Removes licensing restrictions for expansion of certain inpatient behavioral health units and establishes minimum reimbursement rate for inpatient behavioral health care services.

In committee Last action September 14, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5500 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on September 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes licensing restrictions for expansion of certain inpatient behavioral health units and establishes minimum reimbursement rate for inpatient behavioral health care services. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 14, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carol Murphy (Democratic); Mike Venezia (Democratic).