N.J. Stat. § 52:4CC-2: Findings, declarations.

2. The Legislature finds and declares that:

a. This State is committed to protecting the safety and constitutional rights of all persons and to conserving the State’s limited resources.

b. Individuals have a privacy interest in how their data is shared and used. Unrestricted, unauthorized, or undisclosed sharing may deter persons from accessing the care or services they need.

c. Therefore, it is fitting and proper to protect the rights of individuals to have access to and be provided with essential services in New Jersey to safeguard the privacy of persons seeking those services.

L.2026, c.4, s.2.