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NJ S1251
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Amends New Jersey's Open Public Records Act to exclude certain health-related information in 9-1-1 calls from the definition of "government record," making such information confidential and exempt from public inspection
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Protected health information includes: health status, medical conditions (diseases, illnesses, disorders, diagnoses, disabilities, injuries), receipt of health care services or treatments, medical history, and genetic information
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Also protects current health insurance contract, policy, or plan information disclosed during 9-1-1 calls from public disclosure
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Applies to both 9-1-1 audio recordings and written transcripts of those calls
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024