NJ A1701

Creates a central registry within the New Jersey Department of Health to track all newborns diagnosed with sickle cell trait through mandatory newborn screening

Requires laboratories to report sickle cell trait diagnoses to the registry and notify the newborn's physician, who must then provide parents with information about genetic counseling options

Mandates follow-up notifications to parents at least twice: once during early adolescence regarding risks during strenuous athletic activities, and once during later adolescence about reproductive implications

Requires the Department of Health to notify patients when they turn 18 about their inclusion in the registry and available educational and counseling resources

Classifies unauthorized disclosure of registry information as a disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both