S 544 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill (S 544) amends New Jersey's open records law to exempt specific health information disclosed in 9-1-1 calls from being classified as a "government record." It directly protects individuals who share health details (like medical conditions, treatments, or insurance) during emergency calls by removing these elements from the definition of public records. The key provision ensures that transcripts or recordings of 9-1-1 calls containing health information cannot be accessed under the Open Public Records Act. This change applies only to health-related content in emergency calls, not to other 9-1-1 call details. The bill is currently pending in the Senate committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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