This bill mandates the establishment of a Statewide Parkinson's disease registry by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH). The registry will collect data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions, known as Parkinsonisms, within the state. Health care providers, including hospitals and licensed practitioners, will be required to report unique cases of Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonisms to the registry. The DOH will determine the specific data points to be collected, which may include demographic information, and will ensure that all collected information remains confidential. Individuals will have the option to opt out of the registry, in which case only the incidence of their diagnosis will be reported.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Parkinson's disease registry advisory council to assist the DOH in developing and managing the registry. The council will include various health professionals and individuals with Parkinson's disease, and it will meet regularly to provide guidance on data collection and implementation. The DOH will also be required to prepare annual reports on the registry's findings and maintain a publicly accessible webpage with relevant information. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of Parkinson's disease in New Jersey, inform public health interventions, and support research and treatment efforts.