Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
This bill creates the "Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities" to handle abuse, neglect, and exploitation complaints in state-licensed residential and day habilitation facilities. It directly affects people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) living in these settings, as well as state-funded caregivers (excluding immediate family members). The key mechanism establishes a centralized, independent office to investigate complaints - replacing current systems managed by the Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families - and creates a Medical Review Board to address related deaths. The bill aims to improve safety and accountability by implementing a model inspired by New York's oversight system.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
P
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
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