New Jersey A3232 restricts genetic testing of newborns and crime victims, requiring informed consent for DNA information disclosure.
New Jersey A3232 restricts genetic testing of DNA from newborns and crime victims, requiring informed consent for disclosure. It allows DNA information to be obtained with a warrant or court order. The bill mandates that DNA samples from crime victims or witnesses be used only for the investigation or prosecution of the person from whom the sample was taken. For newborns, DNA samples can only be used for detecting disorders or conditions authorized by the Newborn Screening Program.
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