New JerseyAuthorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 4Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeLatest
- Mar 23Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 9Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Reported out of Assembly committee with amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced