S.2006

Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2006 mandates intimate partner violence screenings for patients and restricts access to medical records by perpetrators.

New Jersey S2006 requires certain health care providers to conduct intimate partner violence screenings for patients. These screenings must be performed in a private area, potentially using telemedicine or self-administered tools. If a provider identifies a patient as a potential victim of intimate partner violence, they must provide resources and referrals to assist the patient. Additionally, the bill mandates that health care professionals prevent perpetrators from obtaining copies of the victim's medical records.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee