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New Jersey Assembly Bill A625

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A625

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

The legislation will amend existing public health procedures to ensure that cases of infant deaths and near deaths are reviewed with a focus on vaccination as a potential contributing factor. By requiring the completion of a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form (SUIDI), which includes a record of any vaccinations administered in the prior six months, the bill aims to create a more comprehensive database on infant mortality. The findings from these investigations are intended to inform future health policies and practices to enhance child safety.

Summary

Assembly Bill A625 is designed to enhance the identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccinations. It mandates that the State's Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board conduct a thorough examination of deaths of infants that may have occurred due to vaccination. This includes the requirement to collect vaccination information as part of the investigation into sudden or unexpected infant deaths, focusing specifically on cases where the cause of death is not immediately clear.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding A625 involves the implications of linking vaccination to infant deaths. While supporters advocate for increased transparency and accountability in tracking vaccination-related risks, opponents may voice concerns regarding the potential stigmatization of vaccinations as a cause of mortality. This could generate public hesitancy towards immunizations, which are critical for public health. Additionally, ensuring that families are adequately informed about potential correlations without inciting fear in the public could lead to debates on ethical considerations in public health messaging.

Latest A625 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ S656

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 S656

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 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 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 S656

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 S3754

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NJ A5638

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OR SB1159

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KS HB2629

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KY SB74

AN ACT relating to public health.