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NJ S2757

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gordon Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the statute of limitations for filing medical fee disputes in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years from the date payment or notice of denial was received.

  • Amends R.S.34:15-15 to require disputed medical charges to be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation within the new two-year timeframe for services rendered after the bill's effective date.

  • Applies only to medical services rendered on or after the effective date of the legislation, leaving the current six-year limitation in place for previously rendered services.

  • Sponsored by Senator Gordon M. Johnson (District 37, Bergen) and co-sponsored by Senator Cruz-Perez, pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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