New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2259: Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Passed one chamber Last action May 4, 2026: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2259 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay. Primary sponsor: Donlon, Margie, M.D., Al Barlas (Republican), Carol Murphy (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Donlon, Margie, M.D.; Al Barlas (Republican); Carol Murphy (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.