New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2918: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.

In committee Last action September 28, 2026: Transferred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2918 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy. Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Transferred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Raj Mukherji (Democratic); Vin Gopal (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.