New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 2-188

a. The reports made pursuant to P.L.2007, c. 170 (C.26:2-185 et seq.) and section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 (C.26:2-186.1) are to be used only by the Department of Health and other agencies as may be designated by the Commissioner of Health , including the Department of Human Services, and shall not otherwise be divulged or made public so as to disclose the identity of any person to whom they relate; and, to that end, the reports shall not be included under materials available to public inspections pursuant to P.L.1963, c. 73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or P.L.2001, c. 404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.).

b. A physician, psychologist, or health care professional providing information to the department in accordance with P.L.2007, c. 170 (C.26:2-185 et seq.) or section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 (C.26:2-186.1) shall not be deemed to be, or held liable for, divulging confidential information.

c. Nothing in P.L.2007, c. 170 (C.26:2-185 et seq.) or section 4 of P.L.2009, c. 204 (C.26:2-186.1) shall be construed to compel a child or adult who has been reported as having an autism spectrum disorder to submit to medical or health examination or supervision by the department.