S.2796

Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2796 mandates certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas for individuals receiving upsetting news about family members.

New Jersey S2796 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, including the death of the family member. The bill aims to provide a private space for individuals to process such upsetting news. The act will take effect 180 days after its enactment.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee