New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2492: 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2492 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Nick Scutari (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.