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NJ S3068
NJ S3068Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.
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Introduced
10/22/2020
10/22/2020
In Committee
10/22/2020
10/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives. Under the bill, a long-term care facility is to meet with each resident at least once annually to determine if the resident's proxy directive is accurate and current. The bill defines "proxy directive" to mean a writing which designates an adult with decision making capacity to act as the declarant's representative in the event that the declarant subsequently lacks decision making capacity following the execution of the writing.
AI Summary
This bill requires long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living residences, to annually review each resident's "proxy directive." A proxy directive is a written document that designates an adult with decision-making capacity to act as the resident's representative if the resident subsequently lacks decision-making capacity. The bill mandates that long-term care facilities meet with each resident at least once a year to determine if the resident's proxy directive is accurate and up-to-date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 10/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3068_I1.HTM | 10/24/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3068_I1.PDF | 10/24/2020 |
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