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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee