S 3869 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to study racial disparities in ovarian cancer. The study must examine differences in rates, symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes among women of specific racial and ethnic groups, including Asian, African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander communities. The DOH must complete the study and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill expires once this report is submitted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 18, 2024 Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Nov 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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