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NJ S1827

NJ S1827
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
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 perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain providers, such as physicians, advanced practice nurses, and midwives, to periodically screen patients for intimate partner violence and provide them with a list of resources and services to assist and protect victims. The bill also requires health care professionals who document evidence or findings of intimate partner violence to advise the patient to remove the alleged perpetrator from the list of persons authorized to receive copies of the patient's medical record. The Departments of Children and Families and Health are tasked with making available a list of resources and services for providers to use in assisting victims of intimate partner violence.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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