S.4532

Clarifies law of emergency parental delegation of care of children and provides additional method to delegate care.

Introduced·6/26/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4532 clarifies emergency parental delegation of care for children and provides an additional method to delegate care.

New Jersey S4532 amends the law to clarify the process for emergency parental delegation of care for children. It allows parents, custodians, or guardians to designate an attorney-in-fact to handle care, custody, and property of minor children or wards in emergencies. The bill provides that the delegation expires one year after execution unless renewed. It also allows an attorney to attest to a delegation if no prior delegation exists and an emergency occurs. The bill defines key terms and ensures that good faith reliance on a delegation provides immunity from liability.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jun 26

Senate

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