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NJ A2073
NJ A2073Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
02/27/2017
02/27/2017
Crossed Over
02/15/2017
02/15/2017
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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. Currently, 9-1-1 audio recordings and transcripts are generally considered public government records that are available for public inspection. This bill would exclude this sensitive health information from the definition of a government record, making it confidential and not subject to public access.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/27/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2073_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2073_I1.PDF |
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