Bill
Bill > A5194
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities.
AI Summary
This bill provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities in New Jersey. It prohibits owners, administrators, or employees of long-term care facilities, as well as those affiliated with or financially benefiting from them, from serving as guardians or attorneys-in-fact for residents. It also requires the development of a standard resident admission agreement form, and mandates that long-term care facilities provide residents or their representatives with a notice about the option to hire an attorney for Medicaid application assistance. The bill also directs the Commissioners of Health and Human Services to adopt regulations regarding Medicaid application assistance services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D),
Raj Mukherji (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/16/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5194 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5194_I1.HTM |
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