A 3235 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.

This bill increases the maximum age for residents in New Jersey's pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26 years old. It directly affects facilities licensed under P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and young adults aged 19-26 who currently must transition to adult care at age 19. The key provision modifies licensing rules to permit these facilities to admit and serve residents up to age 26. The Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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