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NJ S2714
NJ S2714Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
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, which is 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 to raise the patient's awareness and encourage them to discuss the results with their healthcare provider. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements, and specifies that the law will take effect four months after enactment, allowing the Commissioner to take preparatory actions beforehand.
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 02/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2714 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2714_I1.HTM |
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