New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5577 — Establishes and requires use of preferred drug list for State health benefit plans.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AFI

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes and requires a preferred drug list for state health benefit plans.

This bill mandates that state health benefit plans create and utilize a preferred drug list. This list aims to guide prescribing and medication options under these plans.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may have more structured options for their medications under state health benefit plans.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will have a set list of preferred medications to consider when prescribing.

Summary

St. health benefit plans-establish & require use of preferred drug list

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AFI

Sponsors

  • Sterley S. Stanley · Primary
  • Roy Freiman · Primary
  • Shanique Speight · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Stanley, Sterley S.
  • Freiman, Roy
  • Speight, Shanique

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5577 do?
St. health benefit plans-establish & require use of preferred drug list
Who sponsors A 5577?
A 5577 is sponsored by Stanley, Sterley S., Freiman, Roy, and Speight, Shanique.
What is the current status of A 5577?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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