S 3497 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

This bill requires New Jersey counties to offer residents a voluntary medical ID card program. Residents can choose to include specific health information like blood type, medications, allergies, medical devices, emergency contacts, and treatment restrictions on a photo ID card. Counties may charge only the actual cost of issuing the card, and the information remains confidential with strict penalties for unauthorized disclosure. The program affects all county residents who may benefit from having critical health details accessible during emergencies, without mandating participation or requiring disclosure of any health information.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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