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Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.

Sponsored By: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic), Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Parents get 90 days for newborn coverage

The law extends newborn enrollment deadlines under specified New Jersey hospital and medical service corporation plans. Family plans cover a subscriber’s or spouse’s newborn from birth for illness or injury, including diagnosed birth defects and abnormalities. To continue coverage beyond 90 days, plans may require birth notice and any required child payment within those 90 days. Under covered nonfamily plans, parents must apply and make any required payment within 90 days to add the newborn. The group-plan rule excludes subscribers whose coverage class has no dependent coverage. The law takes effect 60 days after January 7, 2026, and applies to contracts delivered, issued, executed, or renewed afterward.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Alixon Collazos-Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Margie Donlon M.D.

    Democratic • House

  • Andrea Katz

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph A. Lagana

    Democratic • Senate

  • Raj Mukherji

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Rosaura Bagolie

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shama A. Haider

    Democratic • House

  • Cody D. Miller

    Democratic • House

  • Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.

    Democratic • House

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Swain

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Tully

    Democratic • House

  • Benjie E. Wimberly

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 187 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/22/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 12/22/2025

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 72 • No: 0

House vote • 3/24/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 78 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.194.

    1/7/2026Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (72-0-0)

    12/22/2025House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    12/22/2025House

  4. Passed Senate — (37-0)

    12/22/2025Senate

  5. Substituted for S4983

    12/22/2025Senate

  6. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    12/15/2025Senate

  7. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    11/13/2025Senate

  8. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    11/13/2025Senate

  9. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  10. Passed Assembly — (78-0-0)

    3/24/2025House

  11. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    3/20/2025House

  12. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

    3/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    3/5/2026

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  • Version AL2025

    1/29/2026

    HTMLPDF

  • Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (11/13/25 1R)

    12/23/2025

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  • 12/15/25 1R SBA Statement

    12/16/2025

    HTMLPDF

  • 11/25/25; 1R

    11/25/2025

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  • Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (11/13/25)

    11/14/2025

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  • 3/27/25; as introduced

    3/27/2025

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  • As Introduced

    3/25/2025

    HTMLPDF

  • Assembly Health Substitute (3/20/25)

    3/21/2025

    HTMLPDF

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