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NJ S1903
NJ S1903Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
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Introduced
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
In Committee
06/14/2018
06/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1903_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1903_I1.PDF |
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