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A 595

Prohibits disclosure of personal information pertaining to certain health care workers who are victims of assault; establishes civil penalty for each violation.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill shields healthcare workers' identities after assaults from public disclosure and creates financial penalties for privacy breaches.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · A 595

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 595 creates legal protections preventing the disclosure of personal information (such as names, addresses, or contact details) for healthcare workers who are victims of assault. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations of these confidentiality requirements.

Why is this important

Healthcare workers face elevated risks of workplace violence, and this bill aims to protect their safety and privacy following assault incidents. By restricting public disclosure of their identities, it may reduce retaliation risks, harassment, or secondary victimization while potentially encouraging incident reporting.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency vs. privacy: Public records advocates may argue that broad confidentiality restrictions limit government transparency and the public's right to access information about workplace safety incidents in healthcare facilities
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's scope regarding what constitutes "personal information" and which assault situations trigger protections could create implementation challenges and inconsistent application
  • Civil penalty specifics: The bill doesn't specify penalty amounts or procedures, raising questions about enforcement mechanisms and whether penalties are proportionate to violations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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