S.2296

Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2296 requires parents and guardians to be provided access to medical records of minor patients and provides immunity to health care.

New Jersey S2296 mandates that parents and guardians of unemancipated minors under 18 years of age be granted access to the patient’s medical records without the need for the patient’s authorization. This requirement applies to health care facilities and professionals, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill also provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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