New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2587: Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor.

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 2587 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vin Gopal (Democratic); Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).