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NJ S3897
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Licensed health care professionals performing annual physical examinations on male patients must include myeloma screening as part of the examination
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American Cancer Society estimates 34,470 new myeloma cases and 12,640 deaths nationally in 2022, with New Jersey projected to have 1,060 cases and 330 deaths
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Men have higher myeloma incidence and death rates than women, with African American men experiencing the highest rates
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Myeloma (multiple myeloma) is a cancer of plasma cells that accumulate in bone marrow and produce abnormal proteins causing complications
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires performance of myeloma screening under certain circumstances.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026