S.1097

Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for home childbirth.

Chamber Passed·12/22/25

New Jersey S1097 mandates health insurance carriers and Medicaid to cover home childbirth expenses.

New Jersey S1097 requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for home childbirth. This applies to all health benefit plans currently in effect or issued after the bill's effective date. The coverage must be provided to the same extent as for any other health care services under the health benefits plan.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Dec 22, 2025
Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 9, 2024

2:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Oct 7, 2024

1:00 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

Jan 2

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (37-0)

Dec 9, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading