A 4138 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.

This bill, designated as Claudia's Law, requires healthcare providers to include specific information in patient chest x-ray reports when an abnormality is detected. It mandates that patients receive a standardized notification stating: "Your chest x-ray shows an abnormality that may be associated with a risk factor for various illnesses. Use this information to talk to your health care provider..." This directly affects patients receiving chest x-ray results with abnormalities. The law aims to prompt patients to discuss findings with their healthcare providers about potential risks and additional screening, without altering medical protocols.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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