New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A6247

Introduced

12/11/25

Refer

12/11/25

Caption

"Reasonable Pediatric Questions Act"; eliminates requirement for clinical laboratories to ask certain children questions about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Impact

If enacted, A6247 will directly affect the reporting obligations of clinical laboratories as outlined in New Jersey Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A. 45:9-42.46). The legislation will allow clinical laboratories to refrain from collecting data about a child's gender identity or sexual orientation unless explicitly required, thus changing how demographic information is gathered for healthcare analysis and reporting. The bill outlines that when a child presents with a non-electronic order, the laboratory can record 'not provided' in lieu of gender or sexual identity data, reflecting a shift towards privacy regarding sensitive information.

Summary

Assembly Bill A6247, also known as the 'Reasonable Pediatric Questions Act', is designed to amend existing regulations regarding the collection and reporting of sensitive demographic data in clinical laboratories, specifically concerning children aged 16 and under. The bill aims to eliminate the requirement for clinical laboratories to ask children certain questions regarding their gender identity and sexual orientation during the process of collecting health data. This amendment responds to concerns about the appropriateness and necessity of such inquiries for young patients in clinical settings.

Contention

The introduction of A6247 may spark discussions regarding the balance between public health data collection and individual privacy rights, especially regarding children. Supporters of the bill argue that eliminating these inquiries reduces potential discomfort for young patients and their guardians during medical examinations. Conversely, critics may raise concerns that lack of data on gender identity and sexual orientation hampers efforts to provide inclusive healthcare that caters to the unique needs of diverse populations. Understanding these dynamics will be essential for evaluating the overall effectiveness of the legislation as it progresses through the legislative process.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

NJ A2711

"Reasonable Pediatric Questions Act"; eliminates requirement for clinical laboratories to ask certain children questions about gender identity and sexual orientation.

NJ SB934

An act to amend Sections 865, 865.1, and 865.2 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 340.12 340.51 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions. sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts.

NJ S1633

Requires State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

NJ SB1114

An act to amend Sections 44230.6 and 66027 of the Education Code, and to amend Section 8310.8 of of, and to add Section 8310.8.5 to, the Government Code, and to amend Section 1808 of the Vehicle Code, relating to data collection.

NJ SB987

Prohibiting discrimination based upon gender identity or sexual orientation

NJ S3450

Requires certain electronic medical programs to include demographic data entry feature; requires laboratories to record certain patients' demographic information; requires certain hospitals and laboratories to implement cultural competency training program.

NJ SB1218

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

NJ SB608

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

NJ HSB84

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender identity or sexual orientation to students in grades seven through twelve.

NJ HB5251

Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act