NJ A 2259
in committeeAuthorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.
New Jersey · 222 · lower
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Donlon, Margie, M.D.primary
- Barlas, Alprimary
- Murphy, Carol A.primary
- Flynn, Victoria A.cosponsor
- Speight, Shaniquecosponsor
- Sauickie, Alexcosponsor
- Rowan, Maureencosponsor
- Drulis, Mitchellecosponsor
- Freiman, Roycosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-13
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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2026-03-09
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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2026-03-23
Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)
2026-05-04
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 3691
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