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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Corrado | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee