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NJ A2670

NJ A2670
Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients. Under the bill, the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Labor, is to develop a pamphlet and other informational materials for distribution to hospitals and health care providers to inform patients on the availability of programs developed pursuant to the "Family Leave Act," P.L.1989, c.261 (C.34:11B-1 et seq.). Hospitals and health care providers are to make the pamphlets and other informational materials available to their patients. The bill provides that hospitals are to distribute the pamphlets and other informational materials to caregivers and maternity care patients and upon patients' discharge from the hospital.

AI Summary

This bill requires the distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Labor, must develop a pamphlet and other materials to inform patients about programs under the "Family Leave Act." Hospitals and healthcare providers must make these materials available in their patient waiting areas. Additionally, the bill amends an existing law to require hospitals to provide these informational materials to caregivers and maternity care patients upon their discharge from the hospital. The bill also directs the Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations to ensure hospitals comply with these requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/13/2020)

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