New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 434 — 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.

Last action — REP REF AAP

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    3 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill ensures continued coverage for maintenance medications despite health plan changes.

This bill prevents SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions due to changes in health plans or pharmacy managers. It applies only when the individual was already taking the medication and the new plan covers that medication class.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that if you change health plans, you can still access the medications you need for chronic conditions.

Summary

Medications, maintenance-prohibits SHBP, SEHBP or Medicaid from denying coverage

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 25, 2025

Action History

  1. REP REF AAP

  2. REP REF AHE

  3. INT 1RA REF AFI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — AHE

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 2000
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Yea
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Not Voting
Peterson, Erik Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea

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Committee vote — AFI

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 4000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bagolie, Rosaura Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Hutchison, Dan Democrat Yea
Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Ed Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Simmons, Heather Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Stanley, Sterley S. Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Yea
Clifton, Robert D. Republican Yea
Flynn, Victoria A. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 434 do?
Medications, maintenance-prohibits SHBP, SEHBP or Medicaid from denying coverage
Who sponsors A 434?
A 434 is sponsored by Venezia, Michael (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Simmons, Heather (Democrat), and Kearney, Vincent M. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 434?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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