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NJ A3942

NJ A3942
Requires hospital to permit individual to accompany woman during childbirth.


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Introduced
04/13/2020
In Committee
05/04/2020
Crossed Over
05/14/2020
Passed
05/14/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2020

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a hospital to permit an individual to accompany a woman during childbirth. Under the bill, a hospital is to permit a pregnant woman to have at least one individual to accompany the woman during the period of labor and delivery in the room of the hospital where the woman gives birth to her child.

AI Summary

This bill requires an acute care general hospital to permit a pregnant woman to have at least one individual accompany her during the period of labor and delivery in the hospital room where the woman gives birth. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations, including any restrictions an acute care general hospital may place on individuals accompanying pregnant women during labor and delivery.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2020, c.32. (on 05/15/2020)

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