S.385

Requires informed consent for breast implant surgery.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S385 mandates informed consent for breast implant surgery.

New Jersey S385 requires physicians to provide detailed information about breast implant surgery to patients before performing the procedure. This information must include a description of the risks, manufacturer materials, a standardized informed consent checklist, and details on reporting adverse events. The physician must obtain written consent from the patient. Violations of these requirements are considered unprofessional conduct, subjecting the physician to disciplinary actions, including license suspension or revocation.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee