New Jersey authorizes its Department of Health to pursue participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.

The bill allows the New Jersey Department of Health to engage in activities necessary to join the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, a World Health Organization initiative. It emphasizes that this participation does not establish New Jersey as a member of the World Health Organization, authorize actions conflicting with federal law, permit the disclosure of confidential health information, or require additional funding. The Commissioner of Health must report to the Governor and the Legislature on the department's efforts and status regarding this network.

New Jersey authorizes its Department of Health to pursue participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.

The bill allows the New Jersey Department of Health to engage in activities necessary to join the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, a World Health Organization initiative. It emphasizes that this participation does not establish New Jersey as a member of the World Health Organization, authorize actions conflicting with federal law, permit the disclosure of confidential health information, or require additional funding. The Commissioner of Health must report to the Governor and the Legislature on the department's efforts and status regarding this network.