New Jersey § 26:2-188
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-188, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2-188.
a. The reports made pursuant to P.L.2007, c. 170 ( C.26:2-185 et seq. ) and section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 ( C.26:2-186.1 ) are to be used only by the Department of Health and other agencies as may be designated by the Commissioner of Health , including the Department of Human Services, and shall not otherwise be divulged
or made public so as to disclose the identity of any person to whom they relate;
and, to that end, the reports shall not be included under materials available to public
inspections pursuant to P.L.1963, c. 73 ( C.47:1A-1 et seq. ) or P.L.2001, c. 404 ( C.47:1A-5 et al.). b. A physician, psychologist, or health care professional providing information to
the department in accordance with P.L.2007, c. 170 ( C.26:2-185 et seq. ) or section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 ( C.26:2-186.1 ) shall not be deemed to be, or held liable for, divulging confidential information. c. Nothing in P.L.2007, c. 170 ( C.26:2-185 et seq. ) or section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 ( C.26:2-186.1 ) shall be construed to compel a child or adult who has been reported as having an
autism spectrum disorder to submit to medical or health examination or supervision
by the department.
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Section 26:2-188 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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