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NJ A6094
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aura Dunn
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide Parkinson's disease registry requiring health care providers to report all cases of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonisms to the Department of Health, including cases diagnosed before the bill's enactment
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Patients may opt out of the registry at any time by submitting a written request; if they opt out, only the incidence of diagnosis is recorded with no further personal data collected
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Creates a Parkinson's disease registry advisory council composed of at least 9 members including neurologists, movement disorder specialists, researchers, and a patient with Parkinson's disease to oversee registry development
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Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning 18 months after enactment, detailing incidence, prevalence, and demographic information by county
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Establishes a public awareness and education program covering disease symptoms, diagnostic procedures, lifestyle management, and professional training for health care providers, police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel
Legislative Description
Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry and awareness campaign.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
11/24/2025