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NJ S1903

NJ S1903
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.


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Introduced
02/22/2018
In Committee
06/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 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 and copying. This bill aims to protect the privacy of sensitive health information contained in 9-1-1 calls.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/14/2018)

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