S 2519 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires certain doctors and nurses to ask patients questions regarding menstrual cycles, previous tampon use, and toxic shock syndrome.

This bill requires doctors and nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine, obstetrics, or gynecology to ask female patients with flu-like or stomach symptoms specific questions about their menstrual cycle and tampon use. Providers must inquire about active menstrual cycles, recent tampon use, and whether symptoms began during or after tampon use. They must also inform patients about toxic shock syndrome symptoms and offer testing if symptoms align with menstrual cycle timing and tampon use. The law directly affects female patients seeking care for influenza-like or gastroenteritis symptoms in these medical specialties.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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