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New Jersey Assembly Bill A440

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A440

Introduced
1/11/22  

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 mandates that vaccination information must be included in reports of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death, which can influence how these cases are investigated and interpreted by health professionals and authorities. It stipulates that physicians must complete a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form (SUIDI) for each case of an unexpected infant death, ensuring that vaccination history is considered during the investigation. This could lead to increased scrutiny of vaccinations and their outcomes, as well as prompt the collection of vital data relevant for public health assessments.

Summary

Assembly Bill A440 aims to address the identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities that may result from vaccinations. It stipulates that the Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board will be responsible for identifying cases of infant deaths potentially linked to vaccinations and reviewing them through local or regional community-based teams. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance understanding of the impacts of vaccination on infant health and to ensure that fatalities are appropriately documented and analyzed within the context of public health.

Contention

The bill may generate debate concerning the portrayal of vaccination in public health discourse. Supporters advocate for thorough studies into any potential adverse effects of vaccinations on infants, viewing it as a necessary step to ensure children's safety. However, opponents might argue that emphasizing vaccination outcomes could foster fear or hesitation towards vaccination practices, thus impacting public health initiatives aimed at preventing communicable diseases through immunization.

Companion Bills

NJ S824

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.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 A3040

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

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 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 A4338

Requires vaccinations against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) be reported to New Jersey Immunization Information System.

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 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 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 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.