New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4681 — Requires health care professionals to inform certain pregnant patients that their children and family members should undergo lead screening.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Health care professionals must inform certain pregnant patients about lead screening for their families.

This bill requires healthcare professionals to inform pregnant patients that their children and family members should get tested for lead exposure. The aim is to raise awareness and ensure proper screening for potential lead hazards.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Health care providers will need to educate pregnant patients about lead screening for their families.

Summary

Lead screening-inform cert pregnant patient, family members should undergo

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 26:2-137.9.

  • N.J.S.A. 26:2-137.9

    also take appropriate measures to ensure are, or have been, this act this act → inform the patient should be P.L.2025, c.193 (C.26:2-137.3 et seq.) and P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) P.L.2025, c.193 (C.26:2-137.3 et seq.) and P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

  • James Beach · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Beach, James

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4681 do?
Lead screening-inform cert pregnant patient, family members should undergo
Who sponsors S 4681?
S 4681 is sponsored by Beach, James.
What is the current status of S 4681?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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