S 2825 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.

This bill establishes an Interagency Council on Menopause within New Jersey's Department of Health to improve care during menopause transitions. It requires licensed health care professionals to provide evidence-based pamphlets about menopause (for patients 40+) or early menopause (for patients 35-39) during annual physical exams. The council, made up of 15 members including health officials and public representatives with relevant expertise, will develop educational resources, support research, and make policy recommendations. The Department of Health must publish these pamphlets within 90 days, and the council must report annually to the Governor and Legislature starting 18 months after the bill's effective date. The bill directly affects women receiving annual physicals and healthcare providers in New Jersey.
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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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