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NJ A2444

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Health to conduct a study on racial aspects of ovarian cancer, evaluating strategies to mitigate disparities in cancer effects, rates, risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes

  • Study must examine disparities among specific racial and ethnic groups including Asian, African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander women

  • Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to address racial disparities in ovarian cancer rates to the Governor and Legislature within one year of enactment

  • The act expires automatically upon submission of the required report

Legislative Description

Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.233.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens4/11/2024
Health1/9/2024

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