New JerseyA2259221st Legislature (2026-2027)House

Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Sponsored By: Al Barlas (Republican), Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Al Barlas

    Republican • House

  • Margie Donlon M.D.

    Democratic • House

  • Carol A. Murphy

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mitchelle Drulis

    Democratic • House

  • Victoria A. Flynn

    Republican • House

  • Roy Freiman

    Democratic • House

  • Maureen Rowan

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Sauickie

    Republican • House

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 0

House vote 3/23/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 73 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

    5/4/2026Senate
  2. Passed Assembly — (73-0-0)

    3/23/2026House
  3. REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    3/9/2026House
  4. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

    1/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Assembly Health (3/9/26 1R)

    3/24/2026

  • As Introduced

    3/10/2026

  • Assembly Health Substitute (3/9/26)

    3/10/2026

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