New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1554: "Breann's Law" requires health insurers, SHBP and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out-of-network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1554 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Breann's Law" requires health insurers, SHBP and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out-of-network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. 1 co-sponsor.