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NJ A3551
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Greenwald
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AI Summary
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General hospitals licensed in New Jersey must designate and maintain at least one bereavement area in a private room within the facility
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Bereavement areas are for individuals who have received upsetting news about a family member receiving treatment, including notification of death
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The Commissioner of Health is responsible for enforcing this requirement
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The law takes effect 180 days after enactment
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Sponsored by Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald representing District 6 (Burlington and Camden)
Legislative Description
Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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