New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2586: Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2586 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), John McKeon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.196.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| John McKeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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- Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.196.
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee