New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1358: Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1358 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts. Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Lagana (Democratic); Vin Gopal (Democratic).