New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2544: Requires Medicaid coverage for motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under certain circumstances.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2544 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Medicaid coverage for motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Rosy Bagolie (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosy Bagolie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“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 Health Committee