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NJ A1981

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a nine-member New Jersey Task Force on Health Care Services for LGBTQI Persons within the Department of Health to study healthcare access barriers and develop recommendations for improving services
  • Task force will review state and federal healthcare policies, evaluate existing resources, examine service quality and accessibility, and assess medical school curricula for LGBTQI-specific training
  • Membership includes the Commissioner of Health (or designee), four Governor appointees (representing Garden State Equality, NJ Hospital Association, a federally qualified health center, and the LGBTQI community), and four legislative appointees
  • Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organizing, after which the task force expires
  • Legislative findings cite that LGBTQI individuals face higher rates of discrimination, homelessness, mental health challenges, chronic conditions, and uninsured status compared to the general population

Legislative Description

Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning health care service needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer or questioning individuals, and persons with intersex conditions in the State.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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