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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to conduct a study on the racial aspects of ovarian cancer. The purpose of the study is to evaluate strategies that would mitigate disparities in ovarian cancer effects, rates, risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes among women from various racial and ethnic groups, including Asian, African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander. The DOH commissioner must submit a report with the study's findings and recommendations to address the impact of racial disparities on ovarian cancer rates among racial and ethnic minorities within one year after the bill's enactment. The bill takes effect immediately and expires upon the submission of the report.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Renee Burgess (D)*,
Shama Haider (D)*,
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Reginald Atkins (D),
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Andrea Katz (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.233. (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2444 |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 12/9/24 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2444_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2444_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AHE 2/22/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2444_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2444_I1.HTM |
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