New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1502: Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1502 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*. Primary sponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), Lou Greenwald (Democratic), Gary Schaer (Democratic), Dan Hutchison (Democratic), Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq., Avi Schnall (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Freiman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Lou Greenwald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Dan Hutchison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Avi Schnall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Heather Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (59-18-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee