New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2587: Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2587 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee