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NJ A861

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gerard Scharfenberger

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes New Jersey Immunization Information System from automatic enrollment to opt-in only, requiring written consent from parents or guardians before any individual can be added to the registry
  • Newborns born after the bill's effective date would no longer be automatically enrolled at birth as currently required for those born after January 1, 1998
  • Applies to all individuals regardless of age, requiring written request from the person (if 18+) or their parent/guardian (if under 18) for enrollment
  • Maintains existing provisions prohibiting healthcare providers from discriminating against those who choose not to participate in the registry
  • Amends P.L.2004, c.138 (C.26:4-134) and would take effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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