A3551

Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3551 mandates certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.

New Jersey A3551 requires the Commissioner of Health to mandate general hospitals to designate and maintain at least one bereavement area in a private room. These areas are intended for individuals who have received distressing news about a family member receiving treatment at the hospital, including news of a family member's death. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.

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Health Infrastructure Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee