This bill mandates the establishment of a Statewide Parkinson's disease registry and an 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, including determining the specific data points to be collected, while ensuring the confidentiality of the information. Patients will have the option to opt out of the registry, in which case only the incidence of their diagnosis will be reported. Additionally, the DOH is tasked with preparing annual reports on registry data and maintaining a publicly accessible webpage with relevant information.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a Parkinson's disease registry advisory council to assist in the registry's development and implementation. The DOH will also create a public awareness and education program aimed at promoting understanding of Parkinson's disease, its symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and available treatment options. This program will include the development of educational materials for consumers and training for health care providers and other personnel to recognize and respond to the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Overall, the bill aims to enhance public health efforts related to Parkinson's disease through data collection and community education.