This bill mandates the establishment of a Statewide Parkinson's disease registry and a public awareness campaign by the Department of Health (DOH) in New Jersey. The registry will collect data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions, known as Parkinsonisms, with health care providers required to report each unique case diagnosed or treated. The DOH will oversee the registry's management, ensuring confidentiality of the collected information while allowing for data sharing with other registries and researchers under strict conditions. Patients will have the option to opt out of the registry, in which case only the incidence of their diagnosis will be reported.

In addition to the registry, the bill calls for the development of a public awareness and education program aimed at promoting understanding of Parkinson's disease. This program will cover various aspects, including the disease's nature, diagnostic procedures, lifestyle adaptations, and available treatment services. Educational materials will be distributed through local health boards and healthcare providers, and training programs will be developed for professionals in various fields to help them recognize and respond to the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease. The bill emphasizes the importance of a population-based registry to inform public health interventions and improve understanding of Parkinson's disease in New Jersey.