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Bill > A5271
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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of Individuals."
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of Individuals," which aims to provide certain rights to citizens of New Jersey during a pandemic, a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease, or a declared public health emergency. The key provisions of the bill include ensuring effective safeguards for vulnerable populations, such as nursing home residents; guaranteeing adequate medical care and visitation rights for patients; protecting individuals' legal rights and access to legal services; and requiring the publication and posting of these rights in healthcare facilities. The bill seeks to address issues and human suffering experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the areas of nursing home care, hospital overcrowding, and restrictions on family support and legal assistance.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Bob Auth (R)*,
Nancy Muñoz (R)*,
Brian Bergen (R),
John Catalano (R),
DeAnne DeFuccio (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Kimberly Eulner (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Don Guardian (R),
Sean Kean (R),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Bethanne Patrick (R),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Beth Sawyer (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5271 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5271_I1.HTM |
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