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NJ A3551

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • General hospitals licensed in New Jersey must designate and maintain at least one bereavement area in a private room within the facility

  • Bereavement areas are for individuals who have received upsetting news about a family member receiving treatment, including notification of death

  • The Commissioner of Health is responsible for enforcing this requirement

  • The law takes effect 180 days after enactment

  • 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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