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NJ S162
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
- Department of Health must establish a mobile cancer screening program within 180 days, partnering with community organizations to deploy staffed mobile vehicles to northern, central, and southern regions of New Jersey
- Each mobile vehicle must be staffed by at least one licensed health care professional qualified to perform cancer screenings
- Types of cancers screened will be determined by the assigned health care professional's expertise and available medical devices and supplies
- Department of Health must submit a written report to the Governor and Legislature within two years summarizing program results and any recommendations for further legislative action
- $100,000 is appropriated from the General Fund to implement the program, and the act expires upon submission of the required report
Legislative Description
Requires DOH to operate mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations3/16/2026
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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