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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Health is to require general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) to designate and maintain at least one bereavement area in a private room within the hospital that may be used by individuals who have received upsetting news concerning a family member receiving treatment at the hospital including, but not limited to, notice that the family member has died.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Health is to require general hospitals licensed under existing law to designate and maintain at least one private room within the hospital that can be used by individuals who have received upsetting news about a family member receiving treatment at the hospital, including notice of the family member's death. The bill would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1782 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1782_I1.HTM |
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