Bill > S3047

This bill requires hospitals, licensed birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and licensed healthcare practitioners providing prenatal or postpartum care to establish policies for evaluating pregnant individuals and those within 12 weeks of giving birth for hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy, including preeclampsia and postpartum hypertension, if they show symptoms and haven't been previously diagnosed. These entities must also provide patients with evidence-based information about these conditions and the benefits of evaluation, and discuss evaluation results, developing a treatment plan if a condition is identified. The bill mandates that these evaluations and information sharing should follow nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment practices, and the Commissioner of Health may adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these requirements, with the act taking effect 180 days after enactment.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3047