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NJ ACR125

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new paragraph 24 to Article I of the New Jersey State Constitution establishing that every person has the right to comprehensive, affordable, and accessible health care.

  • Requires the Legislature to enact laws necessary to secure this health care right for each person, regardless of age, sex, race, pre-existing health condition, income, economic status, or ability to pay.

  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the next general election occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement.

  • Amendment must be published in at least one newspaper in each county at least three months prior to the general election.

Legislative Description

Proposes amendment to Constitution establishing a right to comprehensive, affordable, and accessible health care.

Health Infrastructure

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Infrastructure Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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