The purpose of this chapter is to effectuate the intent of N.J.S.A. 26:8-40.27 et seq., which is to ensure the dignified and sensitive management of each stillbirth and of the family's grieving process, as well as to facilitate the collection of data regarding stillbirths occurring in this State with the goal of providing the data, in a de-identified format, to the public and researchers studying ways to prevent and reduce the incidence of stillbirths.
N.J. Admin. Code § 8:35-1.2