New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 517: Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

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 517 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (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 sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.