The Illegal Alien Healthcare Transparency Act mandates that health care facilities in New Jersey inquire about the citizenship or immigration status of their patients. Each licensed facility is required to submit monthly reports to the Department of Health detailing the immigration status of patients and the costs associated with care provided to individuals identified as illegal aliens. These reports must be in aggregate form to protect patient privacy and will be made publicly available on the department's website.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for patients who knowingly provide false information regarding their immigration status, classifying such actions as a crime of the fourth degree. The act aims to enhance transparency regarding the healthcare costs associated with illegal aliens, addressing a perceived gap in data that could inform state policy and resource allocation. The Commissioner of Health is also empowered to adopt necessary regulations to implement the act effectively.