New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 5237 — Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory.

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

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In plain language

This bill requires monitoring and reporting on mental health insurance coverage for minors.

The bill mandates that the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) evaluates and reports annually on mental health insurance coverage for minors. It also requires insurance carriers to maintain a provider directory.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect better access to mental health resources for their children due to enhanced insurance oversight.

Summary

Mental health insurance coverage for minors-monitor/evaluate/submit report

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AFI

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5237 do?
Mental health insurance coverage for minors-monitor/evaluate/submit report
Who sponsors A 5237?
A 5237 is sponsored by Verrelli, Anthony S. (Democrat), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), and Kennedy, James J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5237?
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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