S 2434 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits reporting medical information of children without consent of parent or legal guardian.

This bill requires health care providers to obtain written parental or guardian consent before sharing any child's medical information with government agencies, including the Department of Health. It applies to all existing reporting requirements for conditions like newborn hearing screenings, lead testing, autism diagnoses, cardiac events, and immunization records. Exceptions allow sharing only if a provider suspects child abuse, including sexual abuse. The law directly affects parents/guardians (who must consent), health care providers (who must seek consent), and government agencies (which cannot receive unconsented data).
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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