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NJ S3156
NJ S3156Establishes "COVID-19 PCR Testing Transparency Act"; requires COVID-19 PCR test results to be provided within specific timeframes and regulates cost of COVID-19 PCR tests.
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Introduced
11/05/2020
11/05/2020
In Committee
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test results to be provided within 72 hours after the tests are performed. The bill also regulates the cost of certain COVID-19 tests. The bill provides that a public or private facility that performs a coronavirus disease 2019 test is to provide the tested individual the results of the test within 72 hours after the test was performed. Under the bill, as determined by the Department of Health, a public or private facility that performs coronavirus disease 2019 tests is not to charge a significantly higher price for expedited coronavirus disease 2019 test results as compared to the price charged by the facility for non-expedited coronavirus disease 2019 test results.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "COVID-19 PCR Testing Transparency Act," requires that COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test results be provided to tested individuals within 72 hours after the test is performed. Additionally, the bill prohibits public and private facilities that perform COVID-19 tests from charging significantly higher prices for expedited test results compared to the prices for non-expedited results, as determined by the Department of Health. The bill aims to ensure timely access to COVID-19 test results and regulate the cost of these tests during the ongoing public health emergency declared by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/06/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S3156 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3500/3156_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3500/3156_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3156_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3156_I1.PDF |
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