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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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