This bill mandates the establishment of a voluntary central registry for senior citizens in New Jersey by the Division of Aging Services within the Department of Human Services. The registry aims to compile statistical data on the senior population and facilitate wellness check calls during emergencies, as well as provide information on various services and programs available to seniors. Individuals aged 65 and older can apply for inclusion in the registry by providing personal information such as their name, date of birth, address, income level, and contact details. The bill also allows registered individuals to request the removal of their information from the registry, with a 21-day waiting period before the information is destroyed.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the division to receive death record notifications from the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System to keep the registry updated. It emphasizes the confidentiality of the information collected, ensuring that it will not be disclosed publicly in a manner that reveals individual identities. Furthermore, the division is tasked with conducting a statewide public awareness campaign in both English and Spanish to inform seniors aged 64 and older about the registry. The Commissioner of Human Services is required to adopt necessary regulations for the implementation of this act, which will take effect 90 days after enactment.