New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 3691: Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 3691 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 24, 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: Kristin Corrado (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kristin Corrado (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.