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NJ S721
NJ S721Permits up to three credits of continuing medical education on menopause to be used by advanced practice nurses and physicians for license renewal.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to include up to three optional credits of educational programs or topics concerning menopause as a condition of biennial registration pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1971, c.236 (C.45:9-6.1). The bill provides that the Department of Health is to actively promote awareness of the available menopause and women's health education programs through various medical associations, healthcare networks, and continuing education platforms. The Department of Health is to partner with medical schools and nursing schools to integrate menopause education into the curricula, as well as hospitals and professional organizations to integrate menopause and women's health education into their continuing medical education offerings, ensuring that the training remains relevant and up-to-date with the latest research and best practices. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Health is to establish an advisory committee to monitor the effectiveness of the training programs and assess participation and task the committee with making recommendations for public health measures and areas of further research concerning menopause. Under the bill, the New Jersey Board of Nursing is to require that the number of credits of continuing education required for advanced practice nurses, as a condition of license renewal, include up to three optional credits of educational programs or topics concerning menopause.
AI Summary
This bill requires that up to three optional continuing education credits for license renewal for physicians and advanced practice nurses can be dedicated to topics concerning menopause, which is defined as the biological process of a woman permanently stopping menstruation, including the transitional period known as perimenopause. The Department of Health (DOH) will develop training modules on various aspects of menopause, including its physiological and psychological effects, treatments, associated health risks, and best practices for management, and will promote these programs through various medical organizations and platforms. The DOH will also partner with educational institutions and healthcare facilities to integrate this education into curricula and continuing medical education offerings, ensuring the content remains current. Furthermore, the Commissioner of Health will establish an advisory committee to evaluate the effectiveness of these training programs and recommend public health measures and research areas related to menopause. Physicians and advanced practice nurses who complete these modules may also be eligible for financial assistance, recognition, or specialized continuing education tracks, depending on available funding.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S721 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/721_I1.HTM |
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