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NJ S1776

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee to include specified first responder job titles in any primary care medical home pilot or permanent program it establishes for first responders

  • Defines "first responders" broadly to include police, fire, EMS, dispatchers, park rangers, state and local correctional personnel, child protection investigators, medical examiners, Attorney General investigators, county prosecutor investigators, and designated support staff

  • Specifically includes personnel in first responder titles represented by the Communication Workers of America and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, along with their dependents

  • The primary care medical home program must provide comprehensive services including pharmacy, preventive care, urgent care, disease management, behavioral health, pain management, wellness coaching, immunizations, and care coordination for specialist and hospital services

Legislative Description

Requires State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee include certain first responder titles in first responders primary care medical home program.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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