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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the issuance of certified copies of vital records electronically by the State registrar or local registrar. Upon the request of an individual authorized to receive a certified copy of a vital record, including records of a birth, death, fetal death, certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth, domestic partnership, civil union or marriage, the State registrar or local registrar will make the certified copy available to the requester in both a paper form and electronically. This bill requires the Commissioner of Health to establish standards for the furnishing of certified copies of vital records electronically including, but not limited to, protocols for data sharing, authenticating the identity of a requester, establishing a method of data encryption for accessing and transmitting electronic certified copies, and ensuring data privacy and security.
AI Summary
This bill allows for certified copies of vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, and domestic partnership certificates, to be issued electronically in addition to paper copies. The State registrar or local registrar will provide these electronic copies to authorized individuals who request them. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with creating standards for these electronic issuances, which will include guidelines for sharing data, verifying the identity of requesters, using encryption to protect electronic copies during access and transmission, and ensuring the privacy and security of all data. This change aims to modernize the process of obtaining important personal documents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
William Sampson (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Joe Danielsen (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Eliana Pintor Marin (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Bill Spearman (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Cleopatra Tucker (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3282 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3282_I1.HTM |
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