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NJ S2757
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Johnson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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