Creates grant program in DOH to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids; appropriates $5 million.
This bill establishes a $5 million grant program within the New Jersey Department of Health to improve the early detection and treatment of uterine fibroids. The funding will be distributed to organizations for conducting research, launching public awareness campaigns, and implementing screening procedures such as advanced imaging and patient navigation services. Additionally, the legislation requires the creation of a revolving fund to support these efforts and mandates that grant recipients track specific health outcomes like screening rates and diagnosis timing. The bill also directs the Department of Health to develop evidence-based strategies and training materials for healthcare providers based on the results of funded research.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Benjie Wimberly
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