New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4694: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4694 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy. Primary sponsor: Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| 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
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee