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NJ S4776
Bill
Status
10/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New Jersey State agencies, departments, and political subdivisions from disclosing personally identifiable autism-related data to any entity outside the State without specific authorization
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Allows disclosure only when the individual or legal guardian provides informed written consent, a court order or subpoena requires it, the disclosure is necessary for essential services (educational, medical, employment, housing), or State/federal law mandates it
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Requires all disclosures to be limited to the minimum information necessary and anonymized where allowed and practicable
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Defines "autism-related data" as personally identifiable information maintained by a State agency revealing an individual has been identified as autistic
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Defines "informed consent" as voluntary written authorization given after the individual is clearly informed of the nature, scope, purpose, risks, and potential consequences of the data disclosure
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain disclosures of autism-related data by State agencies without consent.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
10/27/2025