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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey requires toxic shock syndrome school instruction and public restroom signage under 'Madalyn's Law'
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 9 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on toxic shock syndrome for grades 4 through 12, and owners of public assembly and mercantile buildings with women's restrooms containing two or more toilets must install informational signage. Violating the restroom sign mandate carries a penalty of up to $100 per violation.
Property owners of qualifying public buildings face potential financial penalties for failing to install mandated health awareness signs, while school districts must integrate new health curriculum requirements into their physical education programs.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
school districts
School districts must incorporate toxic shock syndrome instruction into health and physical education for grades 4 through 12.
owners of a group A or M occupancy
Building owners must install and maintain warning signs in qualifying public restrooms and face penalties up to $100 for non-compliance.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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