New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 434: Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 434 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager. Primary sponsor: Mike Venezia (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (76-0-0).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Heather Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“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 (76-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Health Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee