NJ
New Jersey Senate Bill S656

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S656

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

Impact

By requiring the inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports, the bill aims to gather crucial data that could elucidate any correlations between vaccines and infant deaths. The bill further stipulates that the review board engage in ongoing studies to analyze patterns and causes of infant fatalities, which could lead to significant policy recommendations aimed at mitigating risks associated with vaccinations while balancing public health imperatives to prevent communicable diseases.

Summary

Bill S656 is designed to enhance the identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities that may stem from vaccinations. The legislation mandates that the State's Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board must actively identify cases of infant deaths and near-deaths that have resulted, in whole or in part, from prior vaccinations. This involves a systematic review of incidents reported under the Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form (SUIDI form), which must now also include detailed vaccination history from the time leading up to the incident.

Contention

There may be notable points of contention surrounding the implementation of S656. Supporters argue that it will provide necessary oversight and encourage a data-driven understanding of risks linked to vaccinations, improving safety protocols. However, opponents could raise concerns about the implications of suggesting a link between vaccines and infant fatalities, potentially fueling vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, the effectiveness of the review process and its ability to draw valid conclusions from complex medical data may also be debated, reflecting broader societal concerns regarding public health and vaccination.

Latest S656 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ A625

Same As Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ S824

Carry Over Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ A440

Carry Over Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

Previously Filed As

NJ S824

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ A440

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ A625

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ HR292

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study that examines the relationship between unexpected deaths of infants and children, ages two and under, and the administration of vaccinations

NJ HB877

Revise reporting requirements for vaccinations and exemptions

NJ HB723

Establish annual reporting requirements of infants born alive

NJ SB1600

Infants; born alive; requirements

NJ A3040

Clarifies manner of public disclosure of findings or information about child abuse or neglect cases resulting in child fatalities or near fatalities.

NJ HB171

Requires birthing centers, hospitals, and licensed midwives to offer information to parents of newborns on shaken baby syndrome and sudden unexpected infant death

NJ HB1650

Vaccinations; provide for standard procedures for obtaining medical exemption from any required.

Similar Bills

NJ A625

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ A440

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ S824

Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

NJ S3754

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

NJ A5638

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

OR SB1159

Relating to the Children's Advocate; prescribing an effective date.

KS HB2629

Requiring the secretary for health and environment to provide a death certificate of a child to the state child death review board, increasing the number of board members, allowing for compensation and providing for the disclosure of certain records to certain persons for securing grants.

KY SB74

AN ACT relating to public health.