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NJ S2069
NJ S2069Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, 9-1-1 audio recordings and transcripts are generally considered government records which are available for inspection, copying, and examination by the public. This bill would make confidential any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that disclosed a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information by excluding it from the definition of a government record.
AI Summary
This bill exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from the definition of a government record, making it confidential. Specifically, it excludes from the definition of a government record any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that discloses a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information. This means that such health-related information in 9-1-1 calls would not be subject to public inspection, copying, or examination.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2069 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2069_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2069_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2069_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2069_I1.PDF |
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