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NJ S3606

NJ S3606
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.


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Introduced
12/07/2017
In Committee
12/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Under current law, 9-1-1 audio recordings and transcripts are generally considered public records available for public inspection, but this bill would protect the privacy of sensitive health information disclosed during 9-1-1 calls.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 12/07/2017)

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