1TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Monday approved legislation that would make enrollment in the state’s immunization registry automatic for anyone receiving a vaccine, unless they actively opt out in writing.

Senate Bill 1956 expands the state’s New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS), a centralized database tracking individual vaccination histories. Under current law, individuals born after Jan. 1, 1998, are automatically enrolled unless their parent or guardian submits a written opt-out request. Those born prior to that date must enroll voluntarily.

The proposed legislation would change that framework by requiring automatic enrollment of all individuals not already in the registry at the time of vaccine administra

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