New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5237: Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5237 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“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 Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee