S 4078 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."

This bill, known as the New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act, requires licensed dialysis centers to allow patients to bring a designated support person during their treatment. The support person is permitted to assist with communication, mobility, and decision-making as needed, though centers may enforce reasonable health and safety rules that do not unreasonably block access. Facilities must create and display written policies on this access, train their staff on the new requirements, and allow patients to file complaints with the Department of Health if they are denied a support person.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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