Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.

This bill (S 1251) amends New Jersey's open records law to specifically exempt health information disclosed in 9-1-1 calls from being classified as a "government record." It directly affects individuals who call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies, ensuring details like medical conditions, treatments, diagnoses, or health insurance information shared during those calls cannot be accessed under public records requests. The key provision adds a new exclusion to the definition of "government record," explicitly stating that "any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript" disclosing health status or related information shall not be considered a public record. This change prevents such sensitive health details from being routinely disclosed to the public through freedom of information requests. The bill is currently pending in the Senate State Government Committee.