A2259Introduced in the General Assembly
Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.
Introduced by Margie Donlon, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · March 23, 2026
73
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Simonsen | 1 | Not Voting |
| Antwan McClellan | 1 | Yes |
| Don Guardian | 2 | Yes |
| Maureen Rowan | 2 | Yes |
| David Bailey | 3 | Yes |
| Heather Simmons | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Hutchison | 4 | Yes |
| Cody Miller | 4 | Yes |
| William Spearman | 5 | Yes |
| William Moen | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0)
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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