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NJ A5593
NJ A5593Requires embryo storage facilities to record and report health information of patients in manner that is consistent with certain federal laws.
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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
06/02/2021
06/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires embryo storage facilities to record and report health information of patients in a manner that is consistent with certain federal laws. Under the bill, within 90 days after the bill's effective date, as a condition of continued or new licensure, an embryo storage facility that is required to record or report the health information of a patient, is to record and report the patient's health information using a program that is compliant with the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996," Pub.L.104-191 and requirements adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding functions, technological capabilities, and security features within the program.
AI Summary
This bill requires embryo storage facilities to record and report patient health information using a program that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and requirements adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is a condition for continued or new licensure of these facilities within 90 days of the bill's effective date. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of the act, and the act takes effect 180 days after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/02/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A5593 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5593_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5593_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5593_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5593_I1.PDF |
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