New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1756: Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1756 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 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
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee