Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning health care service needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer or questioning individuals, and persons with intersex conditions in the State.

S 1997 establishes a nine-member task force within New Jersey's Department of Health to study healthcare access barriers faced by LGBTQI+ residents. The task force will examine current policies, existing resources, service quality, medical training, and national best practices related to the health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex individuals. It must issue recommendations within one year to improve healthcare accessibility, remove discrimination barriers, and address gaps in culturally competent care. This bill directly affects LGBTQI+ New Jersey residents who experience higher rates of health disparities due to discrimination and lack of inclusive healthcare services.