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NJ A4311

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover FDA-approved at-home non-stress tests for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies to monitor fetal and maternal heart rate and uterine activity
  • Coverage is contingent on federal financial participation being available under the federal Medicaid program
  • Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal funding
  • Addresses the issue that only 40% of women with high-risk pregnancies complete prescribed twice-weekly stress tests during the third trimester
  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

Community Development and Women's Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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