Establishes "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of Individuals."
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of Individuals," granting specific protections to all New Jersey residents during pandemics, disease outbreaks, or public health emergencies. It requires healthcare facilities to provide safeguards for nursing home residents and those with health conditions, ensure proper medical evaluation before discharge, guarantee adequate care and therapy, allow family visitation, and protect legal directives like "do not resuscitate" orders. The bill mandates that attorneys be designated as essential workers with open offices and ensures access to legal services during emergencies. The Commissioner of Health must publish these rights online and require all healthcare facilities to display them prominently.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Auth
RRepublican
P
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
Co
Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
Co
Don Guardian
RRepublican
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
John Azzariti
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Sean Kean
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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