S 3897 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires performance of myeloma screening under certain circumstances.

This bill requires licensed health care professionals in New Jersey to include a myeloma screening as part of annual physical examinations for male patients. The legislation is based on statistics showing higher myeloma incidence and death rates among men, particularly African American men. It directly affects doctors, nurses, and other medical providers who conduct routine physicals on male patients. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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