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Bill > A3942
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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
This bill requires the Department of Health (department) to develop a mobile cancer screening program. The bill provides that, within 180 days following the bill's effective date, the department, in partnership with community-based and faith-based organizations selected by the department, is to develop and implement a mobile cancer screening program. The program is to consist of the periodic deployment of staffed mobile vehicles to various locations throughout the State. Each vehicle is to be staffed by at least one health care professional who is qualified to perform a cancer screening. The types of cancers which are to be screened and the manner in which the screenings are to be performed will be determined by the particular medical expertise of the health care professional assigned to the mobile vehicle and the medical devices and supplies which are made available to the health care professional. Under the bill, no later than two years after the bill's effective date, the department is to submit a written report to the Governor, and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), summarizing the program and the results therefrom and providing recommendations for legislative action if legislation action is deemed necessary. The bill appropriates from the State's General Fund to the department the sum of $100,000 to effectuate the purposes of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to create and implement a mobile cancer screening program within 180 days of its effective date, working with community and faith-based organizations. This program will involve sending vehicles staffed by qualified healthcare professionals to different locations across the state to perform cancer screenings, with the specific types of cancers and screening methods determined by the expertise of the staff and available medical equipment. The DOH must then submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within two years, detailing the program's progress and outcomes, and suggesting any necessary legislative changes. To fund these efforts, $100,000 is appropriated from the State's General Fund to the DOH, and the act will remain in effect until the required report is submitted.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3942 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3942_I1.HTM |
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