New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 946: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 946 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic). It lists 49 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.177.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Heather Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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
- Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.177.
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee