S 959

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Respect for Physicians Act-prompt response for prior auth. for health services.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-959
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Commerce
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Healthcare
Summary

"New Jersey Respect for Physicians Act""; requires prompt response by insurers to requests for prior authorization of health care services."

Sponsor
Bramnick, Jon M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SCM
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