A 3004 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Restricts genetic testing of newborn and crime victim DNA; permits DNA information to be obtained pursuant to warrant or court order.

This New Jersey bill (A3004) restricts how genetic testing can be conducted on DNA samples from newborns and crime victims. It requires informed consent for most genetic testing, but explicitly permits law enforcement to use crime victim/witness DNA *only* to identify the suspect in the specific investigation where the sample was collected - preventing its use to identify family members. For newborns, it limits DNA testing to authorized newborn screening programs for health conditions. The bill also requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant or court order to access DNA information, strengthening privacy protections for individuals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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