New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5226 — Requires employees who do not select or waive coverage to be enrolled in lowest cost SHBP or SEHBP health plan.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ASL

  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 June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill mandates automatic enrollment in the lowest cost health plan for certain employees.

Employees who do not choose or waive health insurance must be automatically enrolled in the lowest cost state health plan. This measure aims to ensure that those who might otherwise go without coverage have a basic health insurance option.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you will be automatically enrolled in a health plan if you don't choose one or decline coverage.

Summary

SHBP or SEHBP health plan-concerns enrollment of certain employees

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ASL

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5226 do?
SHBP or SEHBP health plan-concerns enrollment of certain employees
Who sponsors A 5226?
A 5226 is sponsored by Donlon, Margie.
What is the current status of A 5226?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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