A 4654 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates medication administration in certain licensed, residential facilities.

This bill requires that medication be administered only by a registered nurse or a certified medication aide working under a nurse's supervision in licensed residential programs and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. It mandates that parents or legal guardians provide detailed medical documentation with specific medication instructions and dosages before admission and whenever a medication or dosage is changed. The legislation also authorizes the Department of Human Services to create rules necessary to implement these requirements.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
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