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NJ A3434
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Simmons
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AI Summary
- Dialysis centers must permit patients receiving treatment to be accompanied by a designated support person who can assist with communication, mobility, and decision-making
- Dialysis centers may implement reasonable health, safety, and infection control measures for support persons, but cannot unnecessarily restrict or deny access
- Each facility must develop written policies on support person access, post them visibly, and make them available to patients and the public upon request
- All relevant dialysis center staff must receive training on the act's requirements and facility policies
- The Department of Health will oversee compliance, investigate complaints, and may impose penalties, fines, or corrective action orders on non-compliant facilities
Legislative Description
Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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