New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 29 D · 9 R cosponsors

A 1142 — Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening. *

Last action — REP/ACA 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.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 40 sponsors

    3 primary, 37 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (29 D · 9 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands health insurance requirements for prostate cancer screening.

This legislation requires health insurance carriers to broaden their coverage for prostate cancer screening. It aims to ensure better accessibility for those needing these services.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may see an increase in screening referrals as insurance coverage expands.

Summary

Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 50 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill modifies the language regarding cost-sharing requirements for prostate cancer screening. The previous version specified that coverage must be provided without any deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or cost-sharing, while the new version removes this specific requirement. This change means that how costs are handled for prostate cancer screening will now align with the general provisions for other medical conditions under the contracts, leaving the determination of cost-sharing to the contract terms.

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A1142 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
A1142 2R [Second Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
Assemblymen Simonsen, McClellan, Schaer, Assemblywoman Speight, Assemblymen G.Rodriguez, Schnall, DeAngelo, Assemblywomen Donlon, Peterpaul, Assemblymen Spearman, Azzariti Jr., Abdelaziz, Assemblywoman Katz, Assemblyman Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Carter, Assemblymen Rumpf, Venezia, Kennedy, Stanley, Karabinchak, Assemblywomen Drulis, Swain, Assemblyman Tully, Assemblywomen Collazos-Gill, Dunn, Assemblymen Freiman, DiMaio, Assemblywoman Flynn, Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywomen Sweeney, Bagolie, Assemblymen Barlas, DePhillips, Singh and Angelozzi         SYNOPSIS      Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.
Assemblymen Simonsen, McClellan, Schaer, Assemblywoman Speight, Assemblymen G.Rodriguez, Schnall, DeAngelo, Assemblywomen Donlon, Peterpaul, Assemblymen Spearman, Azzariti Jr., Abdelaziz, Assemblywoman Katz, Assemblyman Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Carter, Assemblymen Rumpf, Venezia, Kennedy, Stanley, Karabinchak, Assemblywomen Drulis, Swain, Assemblyman Tully, Assemblywomen Collazos-Gill, Dunn, Assemblymen Freiman, DiMaio, Assemblywoman Flynn, Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywomen Sweeney, Bagolie, Assemblymen Barlas, DePhillips, Singh, Angelozzi, Moen and Verrelli         SYNOPSIS      Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on February 12, 2026, with amendments.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Health Committee on June 18, 2026, with amendments.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed]2.
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      2.  a.
 a.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed]2.
s.156.155, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.
s.156.155, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.     b.  As used in this section:
     b.
 As used in this section:
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     3.  a.
 a.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed]2.
s.223).
s.223).  The provisions of this section shall apply to the plan to the maximum extent that is permitted by federal law and does not disqualify the account for the deduction allowed under section 220 or 223 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as applicable.  The provisions of this section shall apply to a plan that meets the requirements of a catastrophic plan, as defined in 45 C.F.R.
 The provisions of this section shall apply to the plan to the maximum extent that is permitted by federal law and does not disqualify the account for the deduction allowed under section 220 or 223 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as applicable.
 The provisions of this section shall apply to a plan that meets the requirements of a catastrophic plan, as defined in 45 C.F.R.
     b.
     b.  As used in this section:
 As used in this section:
     “Nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines” means evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies utilizing a transparent methodology and reporting structure and with a conflict-of-interest policy.  The guidelines establish standards of care informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and risks of alternative care options and include recommendations intended to optimize patient care.
     “Nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines” means evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies utilizing a transparent methodology and reporting structure and with a conflict-of-interest policy.
 The guidelines establish standards of care informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and risks of alternative care options and include recommendations intended to optimize patient care.
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     4.  a.
 a.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the policy except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the policy 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits shall be imposed]2.
s.156.155, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.
s.156.155, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.        b.  As used in this section:
     b.  As used in this section:
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     5.  a.
 a.
     The health care services shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The health care services shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
     7.    (New section) a.
       7.    (New section) a.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed.
     The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract 2[except that no deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the services shall be imposed]2.
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Action History

  1. REP/ACA REF AAP

  2. REP/ACA REF AHE

  3. INT 1RA REF AFI

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3 sponsors · 37 co-sponsors · 80 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (37)

Not signed on (80)

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Votes

Committee vote — AHE

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6002
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 2000
Total 10002
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Not Voting
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Not Voting
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Yea
Peterson, Erik Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea

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Committee vote — AFI

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 3001
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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 Not Voting

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1142 do?
Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers
Who sponsors A 1142?
A 1142 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat), Schaer, Gary S. (Democrat), McClellan, Antwan L. (Republican), Verrelli, Anthony S. (Democrat), Moen Jr., William F. (Democrat), Angelozzi, Anthony (Democrat), Singh, Balvir (Democrat), DePhillips, Christopher P. (Republican), Barlas, Al (Republican), Bagolie, Rosaura (Democrat), Sweeney, Marisa (Democrat), Hutchison, Dan (Democrat), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), DiMaio, John (Republican), Freiman, Roy (Democrat), Dunn, Aura K. (Republican), Collazos-Gill, Alixon (Democrat), Tully, Chris (Democrat), Swain, Lisa (Democrat), Drulis, Mitchelle (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), Stanley, Sterley S. (Democrat), Kennedy, James J. (Democrat), Venezia, Michael (Democrat), Rumpf, Brian E. (Republican), Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), Abdelaziz, Al (Democrat), Spearman, William W. (Democrat), Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. (Democrat), DeAngelo, Wayne P. (Democrat), Schnall, Alexander (Democrat), Rodriguez, Gabriel (Democrat), Simonsen, Erik K. (Republican), Sampson IV, William B. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Danielsen, Joe (Democrat), Azzariti Jr., John V., and Donlon, Margie.
What is the current status of A 1142?
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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