New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5685: Prohibits health insurance carriers from assessing administrative fees or penalties on in-network health care facilities for providing inadvertent out-of-network services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5685 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits health insurance carriers from assessing administrative fees or penalties on in-network health care facilities for providing inadvertent out-of-network services. Primary sponsor: Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D., Donlon, Margie, M.D.. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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