New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4799: Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4799 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees. Primary sponsor: Stewart, Kenyatta, Abdelaziz, Al, Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 14, 2026): Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee