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A2197 [1R] FISCAL ESTIMATE
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ESTIMATE
[First Reprint]
ASSEMBLY, No. 2197
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
DATED: JUNE 3, 2026
SUMMARY
Synopsis:
Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify
and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic
ovary syndrome.
Type of Impact:
Annual State expenditure increase.
Agencies Affected:
Department of Health.
Office of
Legislative Services Estimate
Fiscal Impact
Annual
State Expenditure Increase
$90,000 - $500,000
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The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) concludes that annual Department
of Health expenditures will increase between $90,000 and $500,000 to provide
education and training to health care providers, emergency room staff, and the
public regarding menstrual health, menstrual health screening, and menstrual
health care, and to post information and resources for providers and patients
on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome on the department�s website.�
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This estimated range of costs is in line with current funding
levels for the department�s public awareness campaigns that are of a similar
magnitude to the public and professional education and training requirement
under the bill.
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To the extent that the department can utilize or adapt
educational and training materials already developed by the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or another nationally-recognized entity, the
department�s costs to comply with this requirement will be reduced.
BILL DESCRIPTION
����� This bill establishes a Women�s Menstrual Health
Program in the Department of Health, which is tasked with providing education
and training to health care providers, emergency room staff, and the public
concerning menstrual health, menstrual health screening, and menstrual health
care.� The department is also required to provide information and resources for
the public and healthcare providers on its website, including evidence-based
clinical practice guidelines for screening, treating, and providing follow-up
care for patients with symptoms of endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome,
and educational materials for health care providers and the public concerning
menstrual disorders, menstruation-related disorders, and menstruation-related
conditions.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
����� None received.
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
����� The OLS determines that annual Department of Health
expenditures will increase between $90,000 and $500,000 annually to educate and
train health care providers, emergency room staff, and the public regarding
menstrual health care and menstrual health screenings, and post information and
resources for providers and patients on endometriosis and polycystic ovary
syndrome on the department�s website.� This estimated range of costs is based
on funding, provided in the FY 2026 Appropriations Act, for various public
awareness campaigns conducted by the department.� For example, the FY 2026
Appropriations Act includes $90,000 for the Breast Cancer Public Awareness
Campaign, $100,000 for the Stillbirth Prevention Public Health Campaign, and
$500,000 for the Public Awareness Campaign for Black Infant Mortality.
Section:
Human Services
Analyst:
Anne Cappabianca
Senior Fiscal Analyst
Approved:
Thomas Koenig
Legislative Budget and Finance Officer
This legislative fiscal estimate has been produced by the
Office of Legislative Services due to the failure of the Executive Branch to
respond to our request for a fiscal note.
This fiscal estimate has been prepared pursuant to P.L.1980,
c.67 (C.52:13B-6 et seq.).