This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Health require all hospitals, licensed birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and healthcare practitioners in New Jersey to screen pregnant individuals and those who have recently given birth for preeclampsia if they exhibit symptoms of the condition. The screening tools must adhere to industry best practices as determined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or another designated nationally-recognized body. Additionally, healthcare providers must inform patients about preeclampsia, its warning signs, and the benefits of screening, while also encouraging routine home blood pressure monitoring. Patients are required to acknowledge receipt of this information and can refuse screening through a standardized form developed by the commissioner.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that upon receiving screening results, healthcare providers must discuss these results with the patient and, if a positive screening for preeclampsia occurs, create a treatment plan to mitigate the patient's risk. The Commissioner of Health is also tasked with developing an educational program on preeclampsia in collaboration with the Preeclampsia Foundation and other community organizations, ensuring that new parents are well-informed about the condition and its potential risks. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.