Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.
This bill requires group homes licensed by New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (serving adults with developmental disabilities receiving Tier C+ services) to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas only when all residents and their authorized representatives unanimously consent in writing. It mandates that group homes must actively seek this consent, provide annual notices about the option, and allow residents to withdraw consent anytime without affecting housing placement. Devices must record continuously, retain footage for 90 days, undergo weekly inspections, and permit residents to review recordings upon request. The bill explicitly prohibits using refusal to consent as a barrier to housing and requires visitor notices at entrances.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
lower
3 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
P
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
P
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Angelozzi
DDemocratic
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
Katie Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Kenyatta Stewart
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Rowan
DDemocratic
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