Requires creation of central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.

This bill requires New Jersey to create a central registry for residents with special needs to help emergency responders provide necessary assistance during crises. The Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services, working with the Division of Developmental Disabilities, will maintain this list using information voluntarily submitted by individuals or their legal guardians, which includes contact details and specific care requirements. Registered data will be shared with local police, fire, and emergency services to aid in 9-1-1 responses, while also remaining confidential and excluded from public records. Additionally, the state will launch a public awareness campaign to encourage people to register themselves or their dependents before an emergency occurs.