The Reasonable Pediatric Questions Act amends existing law to eliminate the requirement for clinical laboratories to inquire about gender identity and sexual orientation from children aged 16 years or younger. Specifically, the bill modifies N.J.S.A.45:9-42.46 to stipulate that as a condition of licensure, clinical laboratory employees are not obligated to ask these sensitive questions or to collect or record such data for this age group.

The bill introduces new provisions that ensure the protection of young patients by exempting them from inquiries related to their gender identity and sexual orientation during laboratory testing. This change aims to alleviate potential discomfort or distress for children and their families while still maintaining the necessary data collection for other patient demographics. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:9-42.46