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NJ A1943

NJ A1943
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
03/30/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain healthcare providers, such as physicians, advanced practice nurses, and certified midwives, to periodically screen patients for intimate partner violence (IPV) and provide them with a list of available resources and services to assist and protect victims of IPV. It also requires healthcare professionals who document evidence of IPV in a patient's medical record to ensure the alleged perpetrator is not authorized to obtain a copy of the patient's medical record going forward.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 06/15/2023)

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