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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, the "Consumer Freedom From Unwanted Expense in Health Insurance Coverage Act," provides a New Jersey resident with the right to purchase a health insurance policy legally sold in any other state in the United States. A foreign health insurer means an insurer licensed to sell individual health benefits plans in any other state. The bill provides that, notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a resident shall have the right to purchase a health insurance policy legally sold in any other state in the United States. The bill further specifies that an employer shall have the right to reimburse its employees for the costs of health insurance coverage purchased pursuant to the bill. The bill also stipulates that the purchase of health insurance coverage pursuant to the bill shall satisfy any legal obligation for an individual to maintain health insurance coverage imposed by any entity having the right to require that coverage be maintained.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Consumer Freedom From Unwanted Expense in Health Insurance Coverage Act," grants New Jersey residents the ability to buy health insurance policies that are legally available in other states, even if those policies are offered by a "foreign health insurer," which is defined as an insurer licensed to sell individual health benefits plans (plans that cover hospital and medical expenses) in any other U.S. state. This right applies regardless of any existing New Jersey laws or regulations to the contrary. Furthermore, employers are permitted to reimburse their employees for the cost of these out-of-state health insurance plans, and purchasing such coverage will fulfill any requirement for an individual to maintain health insurance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A503 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/503_I1.HTM |
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