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NJ S2000

NJ S2000
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 would make confidential 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 by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Under current law, 9-1-1 audio recordings and transcripts are generally considered government records that are available for public inspection, copying, and examination. This bill aims to protect the privacy of personal health information disclosed during 9-1-1 calls.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/23/2022)

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