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A 4332

Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 4 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill mandates licensed healthcare professionals perform certain prenatal ultrasounds to improve diagnostic quality and patient safety standards.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4332

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4332 requires that certain ultrasounds performed on pregnant women must be conducted by licensed healthcare professionals rather than unlicensed technicians or other personnel. The bill establishes minimum professional qualifications for individuals performing these diagnostic imaging procedures during pregnancy.

Why is this important

Ultrasound imaging during pregnancy is a critical diagnostic tool used to monitor fetal development, detect abnormalities, and guide medical decisions. Requiring licensed professionals ensures consistent quality standards, proper training in safety protocols, and accountability for imaging interpretation—directly affecting the accuracy of prenatal care and patient safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "certain ultrasounds": The bill's language may need clarification on which ultrasounds are covered (all obstetric ultrasounds, only diagnostic versus screening, specific trimester procedures), potentially creating implementation ambiguity for providers
  • Workforce impact: Restricting ultrasound performance to licensed professionals could increase healthcare costs, reduce access in underserved areas, and displace current unlicensed technicians, depending on licensing requirements specified
  • Definition of "licensed": Unclear whether the bill requires registered diagnostic medical sonographers (RDMS certification), general nursing licenses, or physician supervision, affecting who can legally perform these procedures and training pipeline needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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