# New Jersey S2777: Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*

New Jersey S2777, Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*, is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic); status second reading, last action 2026-10-05 (REP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate) (as of 2026-10-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S2777
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*
- Status: second reading
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-10-05, REP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate
- Sponsors: Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Anthony M. Bucco (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Robert W. Singer (Republican), Senate

## Actions (4)

- 2026-10-05: REP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-10-01: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate Budget and Appropriations (10/5/26 SCS), 2026-10-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_U1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_U1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (10/5/26 SCS), 2026-10-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S2.PDF)
- Senate Commerce (2/12/26 TR), 2026-10-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_T1.PDF)
- 10/5/26; as introduced, 2026-10-05: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_E1.PDF)
- Senate Commerce Substitute (2/12/26), 2026-02-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-01-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_I1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (10/5/26 SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_U1.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (10/5/26 SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_U1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (10/5/26 SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (10/5/26 SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S2.PDF)
- [Senate Commerce (2/12/26 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_T1.HTM)
- [Senate Commerce (2/12/26 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_T1.PDF)
- [10/5/26; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_E1.HTM)
- [10/5/26; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Commerce Substitute (2/12/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Commerce Substitute (2/12/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2777_I1.PDF)

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- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2777-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-27).