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NJ A3942

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Karabinchak

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health must develop and implement a mobile cancer screening program within 180 days of enactment, partnering with community-based and faith-based organizations
  • Mobile vehicles will be deployed periodically to locations throughout New Jersey, each staffed by at least one qualified health care professional to perform cancer screenings
  • Types of cancers screened will depend on the medical expertise of assigned health care professionals and available medical devices and supplies
  • Department must submit a written report to the Governor and Legislature within two years summarizing the program results and any legislative recommendations
  • Appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health; the act expires upon submission of the required report

Legislative Description

Requires DOH to develop mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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