S 2827 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires menopause information to be distributed under certain circumstances.

This bill requires doctors and nurses to give women aged 40 or older an informational pamphlet about menopause stages (perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause) during their annual physical exams, starting 180 days after the law takes effect. The New Jersey Department of Health must create and post this pamphlet online within 90 days of the law's effective date. The bill directly affects women receiving annual physicals and healthcare providers who perform those exams, mandating a specific educational resource be provided during routine visits. It takes effect immediately upon enactment, with implementation beginning 180 days later.
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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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