New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1796: Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1796 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing. Primary sponsor: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Brian Stack (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Singleton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee