A 4182 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill raises the maximum age for residents in New Jersey's pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26 years. It directly affects young adults aged 20-26 who were previously ineligible for care in these facilities. The key provision amends existing law to allow licensed facilities to admit and provide services to residents 26 or younger, with the Commissioner of Health required to issue implementing rules. The change takes effect immediately.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Carol Murphy
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