New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 494: Requires health insurance coverage of scalp cooling systems in connection with cancer chemotherapy treatment; requires physicians to inform patients of scalp cooling therapy.

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

Plain-language summary

S 494 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurance coverage of scalp cooling systems in connection with cancer chemotherapy treatment; requires physicians to inform patients of scalp cooling therapy. Primary sponsor: Owen Henry (Republican), Britnee Timberlake (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Owen Henry (Republican); Britnee Timberlake (Democratic).