This bill mandates the establishment of a Statewide Parkinson's disease registry by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to collect and manage data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions, known as Parkinsonisms. 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 the registry maintains confidentiality while allowing for data sharing with other registries and researchers under strict conditions. 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 administering the registry, including advising on data collection. The DOH will also be responsible for preparing annual reports on registry data and maintaining a publicly accessible webpage with relevant information. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of Parkinson's disease in New Jersey, support public health interventions, and inform resource allocation for prevention and treatment.