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NJ S2257

NJ S2257
Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.


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Introduced
03/10/2022
In Committee
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements for hospitals, birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and healthcare providers in New Jersey to screen pregnant individuals and those who have recently given birth for endometriosis if they have been diagnosed with preeclampsia and subsequently show symptoms of endometriosis. It mandates that these healthcare providers inform patients about endometriosis, the benefits of screening, and obtain written consent or refusal for the screening. The bill also requires the development of an educational program on endometriosis and directs the Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations to implement the act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/13/2023)

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