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NJ S2694

NJ S2694
Requires menopause informational pamphlet to be distributed under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires menopause information to be distributed under certain circumstances. Under the bill, commencing 180 days following the bill's effective date, a licensed health care professional who performs an annual physical examination on a female patient who is between the ages of 35 and 39 is to provide the female patient a pamphlet containing information on premature menopause, early menopause, and primary ovarian insufficiency, as prepared and published by the Department of Health pursuant to the bill, during the visit. The bill provides that, within 90 days following the bill's effective date, the Department of Health is to prepare and publish on its Internet website a pamphlet containing information on each stage of menopause.

AI Summary

This bill requires the distribution of a menopause informational pamphlet under certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill mandates that within 180 days of the bill's effective date, healthcare professionals performing annual physical exams on female patients aged 35-39 must provide them with a pamphlet containing information on premature menopause, early menopause, and primary ovarian insufficiency. The Department of Health is required to prepare and publish this pamphlet on its website within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/12/2024)

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