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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-43

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effective 10/6/2026New JerseyFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-43
1. Sections 1 through 10 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Genetic Privacy Act."

L.1996,c.126, s.1.
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Plain English

This provision, found at N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-43, establishes the official short title for Sections 1 through 10 of the 1996 New Jersey legislation: the 'Genetic Privacy Act.' It does not itself impose requirements or prohibitions but serves as the naming and citation anchor for the broader statutory scheme governing genetic privacy. Any reference to the 'Genetic Privacy Act' in legal or regulatory contexts points back to this foundational section.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-43 is the short-title provision of the Genetic Privacy Act, which frames the broader set of rules governing the handling of genetic information. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the Act that this section introduces, particularly as it intersects with tenant screening and employment-related practices. Understanding that this citation anchors the entire Genetic Privacy Act helps operators locate and apply the substantive obligations found in the sections that follow.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants in New Jersey should know that N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-43 is the short-title provision that names and anchors the 'Genetic Privacy Act,' which contains protections related to genetic information. The substantive rights and remedies available under this law are found in the sections that follow this naming provision. Tenants who believe their genetic privacy rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with the full scope of the Act referenced by this citation.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Source:https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/1/7555/7666?f=templates$fn=document-frameset.htm$vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu$3.0
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