New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 626: Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

Plain-language summary

A 626 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic).