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NJ A2697
NJ A2697Prohibits nursing homes from restricting patients from obtaining drugs through prescription drug program offered by federal Department of Veterans Affairs.
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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 prohibits nursing homes from restricting patients from obtaining drugs through a prescription drug program offered by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, no nursing home is to restrict any patient from obtaining prescription drugs through a prescription drug program or health plan offered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. If a nursing home patient obtains prescription drugs through a prescription drug program or health plan offered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the nursing home may require the prescription drugs to be dispensed and administered according to the facility's policies.
AI Summary
This bill, aimed at supporting veterans, prohibits licensed nursing homes from preventing their patients from accessing prescription drugs through programs or health plans provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While nursing homes cannot block veterans from using these VA drug benefits, they can still enforce their own facility policies regarding how these prescribed medications are dispensed and administered to patients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2697 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2697_I1.HTM |
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