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NJ A2007

NJ A2007
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
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require certain health care providers in the State, including licensed physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, certified midwives, certified professional midwives, and certified nurse midwives, to conduct a periodic intimate partner violence screenings of patients in accordance with nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines. The bill requires providers to document the findings from each screening in the patient's medical record and requires any health care professional who documents evidence or findings of intimate partner violence in a patient's medical record to advise the patient that the patient may take appropriate action to prevent the disclosure of the patient's medical record to the perpetrator of the intimate partner violence. Under the bill, an intimate partner violence screening performed under the bill is to be performed in a private area, which may include screening the patient using telemedicine and telehealth or by the patient self-administering the screening using a paper-based or electronic screening instrument. If, based on a screening performed pursuant to this bill, a provider finds that a patient is or may be a victim of intimate partner, the provider will required to provide the patient: 1) during the same visit, with a list of resources and services that are available in the State and region to assist and protect victims of intimate partner violence; and 2) with referrals to other appropriate health care providers, as deemed by the provider to be necessary to help the patient fully address the physical or mental consequences of the intimate partner violence. The Department of Children and Families and the Department of Health, will be required to make available to providers in the State, and update on at least a biennial basis a list identifying all of the resources and services that are available in the State, and in each region of the State, to assist and protect victims of intimate partner violence.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that certain healthcare providers, including doctors, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants, must regularly screen patients for intimate partner violence, which is defined as harmful acts inflicted by someone with whom the patient has or had a close relationship. These screenings must follow established guidelines and be conducted privately, potentially through telemedicine or self-administered questionnaires. If a patient is identified as a potential victim, providers are required to offer them a list of state and regional resources for victims and referrals to other necessary healthcare professionals during the same visit. Furthermore, any healthcare professional documenting evidence of intimate partner violence must inform the patient of their right to control who can access their medical records, specifically advising them that they can remove an alleged abuser from their authorized recipient list, in accordance with federal privacy rules like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The Departments of Children and Families and Health will be responsible for maintaining and updating a biennial list of available victim support services for providers.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2007
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2007_I1.HTM
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