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NJ A4477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must incorporate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome in grades 4-12 as part of the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards, beginning the first full school year after enactment

  • Owners of Assembly Group A or Mercantile Group M occupancies with public women's restrooms containing two or more toilets must install and maintain signage about menstrual toxic shock syndrome warning signs, causes, and dangers

  • Signs must be installed within six months after the Department of Health adopts regulations, placed on or near tampon dispensers or in a prominent restroom location

  • Elementary schools with grades five and below are exempt from the signage requirement

  • The Department of Health must publish informational literature about menstrual toxic shock syndrome on its website

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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