NJ S4042

Establishes the New Jersey First Responder and Veteran Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Referral Program within the Department of Health to coordinate education, outreach, and referrals for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening.

Targets firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and veterans who face elevated lung cancer risks from occupational exposures including smoke, diesel exhaust, burn pits, and World Trade Center toxic dust.

Requires the Department of Health to develop educational materials on screening eligibility and distribute them to fire departments, police agencies, veteran organizations, and healthcare providers throughout the state.

Mandates the department maintain a publicly accessible online directory of LDCT screening facilities organized by county and establish voluntary referral protocols for healthcare providers, first responder agencies, and self-referrals.

Requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on screening participation trends, demographic data, stage at diagnosis, and barriers to access, while protecting personally identifiable health information.