Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
Sponsored By: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic), Michael Venezia (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Heather Simmons
Democratic • House
Michael Venezia
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Vincent M. Kearney
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Reported, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
2/12/2026HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
1/13/2026House
Bill Text
3/3/26; as introduced
3/3/2026
Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance (2/12/26 TR)
2/13/2026
Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Substitute (2/12/26)
2/13/2026
As Introduced
2/12/2026
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