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NJ S699

NJ S699
Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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, known as Claudia's Law, mandates that if a patient's chest x-ray reveals any abnormality, the report they receive must include specific information to raise their awareness about potential health risks, encouraging them to discuss these findings with their healthcare provider to determine if further screening tests are necessary based on their personal medical history, and confirming that a report was also sent to their physician.

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 01/13/2026)

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