S.4233

Concerns health care services provided to incarcerated individuals.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4233 eliminates co-payments for health care services for incarcerated individuals.

New Jersey S4233 eliminates co-payments for health care services provided to incarcerated individuals. The bill prohibits the State or a county from charging an incarcerated individual a co-payment for medical care, surgery, dental care, hospitalization, treatment, or medication. It also prohibits the State or a county from seeking reimbursement from an incarcerated individual for costs incurred in providing these services. If an individual is covered by a health insurance plan, the State or county may seek reimbursement from the individual’s health insurance plan.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 14

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee