S.4042

Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4042 establishes a program to increase lung cancer screening awareness and access for first responders and veterans.

New Jersey S4042 establishes the First Responder and Veteran Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Referral Program within the Department of Health. The program aims to increase awareness of lung cancer screening among first responders and veterans, who face elevated risks due to occupational or service-related exposures. The program will develop and distribute educational materials to relevant agencies and organizations, and maintain a directory of screening facilities. It will also establish voluntary referral protocols for eligible individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 23

Senate

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