New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2471: Requires long-term care facilities to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes right to certain forms of visitation for long-term care residents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2471 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires long-term care facilities to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes right to certain forms of visitation for long-term care residents. Primary sponsor: Tennille McCoy (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee