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NJ A2021

NJ A2021
Requires 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
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
02/28/2022
Passed
06/29/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/15/2022

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 in New Jersey to record and report their patients' health information using a program that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is a condition for continued or new licensure of these facilities, which must be implemented within 90 days of the bill's effective date. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Health the authority to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of the act, which will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2022, c.106. (on 09/15/2022)

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