The New Jersey Health Care and Privacy Protection Act aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals seeking reproductive and gender-affirming health care services. The bill prohibits businesses in New Jersey from disclosing precise geolocation data or personal data of individuals located near reproductive health care facilities, which include hospitals, clinics, and offices that provide services such as contraception, pregnancy testing, and abortion. Violating this provision is classified as an unlawful practice under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that New Jersey laws will govern any legal actions related to the provision or receipt of these health care services.

Moreover, the bill amends existing statutes to replace the term "unborn child" with "fetus" in relevant contexts, ensuring consistency in legal language. This change is part of a broader effort to protect the rights of individuals accessing legally protected health care services in New Jersey while safeguarding their privacy. The act is designed to be liberally construed to fulfill its intended purposes, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30:4C-11