This bill establishes a multiple sclerosis (MS) public awareness campaign within the New Jersey Department of Health. The campaign aims to enhance public understanding of MS, including its causes, symptoms, and health effects, while also providing information on how the disease can affect an individual's quality of life. The campaign will utilize both print and electronic media, available in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. Key components of the campaign will include a comprehensive description of MS, educational resources, ongoing research for effective therapies, and guidance on maintaining health and making informed healthcare decisions for those living with MS.
Additionally, the Department of Health is tasked with making relevant information about MS accessible to the public through its website, including literature on the signs, causes, and health effects of the disease. The department is also authorized to revise this information as new findings about MS emerge. The bill mandates that the Department of Health adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement the campaign effectively, with the act set to take effect 30 days after its enactment.