New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 2777 — Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*

Last action — REP/SCS 2RS

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. 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 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill mandates automatic credentialing for New Jersey physicians in good standing to join provider networks.

This bill requires health carriers in New Jersey to automatically approve credentialing applications for physicians who are licensed and in good standing. It aims to simplify the process for doctors to join provider networks.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means smoother and faster credentialing for physicians, potentially increasing access to medical services for workers.

Summary

Physicians in good standing-req automatic issuance of credential, provide svcs

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 07, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 26:2S-7.2.

  • N.J.S.A. 26:2S-7.2

    Within 180 days of the adoption of the forms by regulation pursuant to this act, a this act → A P.L.2001, c.88 (C.26:2S-7.1 et seq.) An application received for the purposes of credentialing a physician pursuant to this section, or to renew a credential, shall be deemed approved if the information included as part of the application demonstrates the license of the physician as issued by the State Board of Medical Examiners is in good standing.

    amended

Action History

  1. REP/SCS 2RS

  2. REF SBA

  3. REP 2RS

  4. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SBA

Passed 10 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 1201
Total 10201
% of votes cast 77%15%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Not Voting
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Nay
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Nay

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2777 do?
Physicians in good standing-req automatic issuance of credential, provide svcs
Who sponsors S 2777?
S 2777 is sponsored by O'Scanlon, Declan J., Johnson, Gordon M. (Democrat), Lagana, Joseph A. (Democrat), Singer, Robert W. (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), and Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2777?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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