A1821Introduced in the General Assembly
Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Introduced by Anthony Verrelli, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Where it stands
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably · June 23, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Antwan McClellan | 1 | Yes |
| David Bailey | 3 | Yes |
| Melinda Kane | 6 | Yes |
| Balvir Singh | 7 | Yes |
| Gregory Myhre | 9 | Yes |
| Tennille McCoy | 14 | Yes |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 15 | Yes |
| Linda Carter | 22 | Yes |
| Jay Webber | 26 | Not Voting |
| Eliana Marin | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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