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NJ A3598
NJ A3598Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, which is designated as Claudia's Law, provides that if a patient's chest x-ray demonstrates any abnormality, the report provided to the patient is to include the following information, at a minimum: "Your chest x-ray shows an abnormality that may be associated with a risk factor for various illnesses. This information about the result of your chest x-ray is given to you to raise your awareness. Use this information to talk to your health care provider about any risks for illness that pertain to your personal medical history. At that time, ask your health care provider if more screening tests might be useful, based on your risk. A report of your results was sent to your physician."
AI Summary
This bill, designated as Claudia's Law, requires that if a patient's chest x-ray shows any abnormality, the report provided to the patient must include specific information. This information includes that the x-ray shows an abnormality that may be associated with a risk factor for various illnesses, and that the patient should use this information to discuss with their healthcare provider any relevant medical history and whether additional screening tests may be needed. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Health to adopt necessary regulations to implement these requirements, and states that the law will take effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment, allowing the Commissioner to take preparatory administrative actions in advance.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 05/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3598 |
| Analysis - Statement AHE 3/6/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3598_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3598_I1.HTM |
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