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NJ S3984Introducedas of 2026-03-19

Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A New Jersey Senate bill that would require workers' compensation, personal injury protection, and health insurance plans to cover medical cannabis under certain circumstances has been referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.

Why it matters: If enacted, insurance coverage mandates could expand the patient base accessing medical cannabis through formal healthcare channels, affecting dispensary sales volumes and product demand.

Affects: retailers and patients

LATEST ACTION: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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