New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1821: Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1821 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Donlon, Margie, M.D., Carol Murphy (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (75-0-1).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (75-0-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee