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NJ SCR38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Renee Burgess
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor to direct relevant state departments and agencies to review and update policies aimed at reducing fatalities from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
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Calls for state agencies to collaborate with federal and national organizations to establish or expand comprehensive cardiovascular health screening programs
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Directs the Department of Health to update New Jersey's cardiovascular plan to improve screening, treatment, monitoring, and health outcomes for ASCVD patients
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Notes that approximately 566,100 New Jersey adults have been diagnosed with ASCVD-related conditions including angina, stroke, heart attack, or coronary heart disease as of 2019
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Cites New Jersey's estimated $3.39 billion annual spending on direct and indirect medical expenses for ASCVD care
Legislative Description
Urges Governor to direct all relevant State departments and agencies to help decrease number of fatalities caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Health
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
12/18/2025