Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

The bill establishes a central registry for newborn patients diagnosed with sickle cell trait in New Jersey. It requires the Commissioner of Health to compile statistical information and provide follow-up counseling, intervention, and educational services to patients and their parents. The registry information is confidential, and unauthorized disclosure is a punishable offense. The bill also mandates that parents of diagnosed children receive information about genetic counseling and the risks associated with sickle cell trait.

Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

The bill establishes a central registry for newborn patients diagnosed with sickle cell trait in New Jersey. It requires the Commissioner of Health to compile statistical information and provide follow-up counseling, intervention, and educational services to patients and their parents. The registry information is confidential, and unauthorized disclosure is a punishable offense. The bill also mandates that parents of diagnosed children receive information about genetic counseling and the risks associated with sickle cell trait.