A434Introduced in the General Assembly
Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
Introduced by Michael Venezia, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
Where it stands
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
October 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably · October 5, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Murphy | 7 | Yes |
| Anthony Angelozzi | 8 | Yes |
| Brian Rumpf | 9 | Yes |
| Margie Donlon | 11 | Yes |
| Anthony Verrelli | 15 | Not Voting |
| Erik Peterson | 23 | Yes |
| Marisa Sweeney | 25 | Yes |
| Gabriel Rodriguez | 33 | Yes |
| Al Abdelaziz | 35 | Yes |
| Kenyatta Stewart | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Health Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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