Authorizes 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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Overview Bill text 3 Compare versions History 4 Sponsors

May 4, 2026 · Senate

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

Mar 23, 2026 · Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)

Mar 9, 2026 · Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jan 13, 2026 · Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Floor Consideration — base rate 18%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum +1 56/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 161 days quiet

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