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.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to teach students in grades 4-12 about menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as part of health education, including its causes, symptoms, and risk reduction methods. It also mandates businesses operating public restrooms with two or more toilets (like malls or offices) to install clear signs near tampon dispensers or in visible locations, alerting women to TSS warning signs and risks. The Department of Health must create standardized signage rules and provide online resources about TSS. These changes aim to improve public awareness of this rare but serious condition, which can develop quickly in users of tampons or similar products.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Declan O'Scanlon
RRepublican
P
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
Co
Carmen Amato
RRepublican
Co
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
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