New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2918: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2918 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy. Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Transferred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mukherji | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Transferred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee