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NJ A 5237

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Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 5237 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5237 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-08): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

What is NJ A 5237 about?

NJ A 5237 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5237?

Kennedy, James J., Carter, Linda S., Katz, Andrea are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5237, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-06-08
Latest action
2026-06-08 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Kennedy, James J.primary
  • Carter, Linda S.primary
  • Katz, Andreaprimary
  • Verrelli, Anthony S.cosponsor
  • Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.cosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-08

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

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Related bills

  • Companion bill: S 4415 (SCS)not in this corpus

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5237

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