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NJ S2394

NJ S2394
Requires hospital to permit individual to accompany woman during childbirth.


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Introduced
05/04/2020
In Committee
05/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

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. The bill provides that the Commissioner of Health is to adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this bill, including rules and regulations as to restrictions a hospital may place on individuals accompanying pregnant women during the period of labor and delivery.

AI Summary

This bill requires a hospital to permit at least one individual to accompany a pregnant woman during labor and delivery. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement this requirement, including any restrictions a hospital may place on the accompanying individual. The bill is intended to ensure that women have the support of a chosen companion during childbirth.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Substituted by A3942 (1R) (on 05/14/2020)

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