Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Sponsored By: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic)
Second Reading
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Margie Donlon M.D.
Democratic • House
Carol A. Murphy
Democratic • House
Anthony S. Verrelli
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Katie Brennan
Democratic • House
Mitchelle Drulis
Democratic • House
Roy Freiman
Democratic • House
Ellen J. Park
Democratic • House
Annette Quijano
Democratic • House
Sterley S. Stanley
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/23/2026HouseReported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
5/14/2026HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
1/13/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance (5/14/26 TR)
6/27/2026
Assembly Appropriations Substitute (6/23/26)
6/24/2026
6/23/26; as introduced
6/23/2026
As Introduced
5/15/2026
Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Substitute (5/14/26)
5/15/2026
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