A 4808 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

This bill creates a new state agency called the New Jersey Justice Center to protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by caregivers. The Justice Center will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor and will develop policies to ensure high standards of care and investigate incidents within state-funded programs. Key provisions include defining what constitutes abuse and neglect, establishing a medical review board to examine cases, and allowing the center to accept grants and hire staff to carry out its duties. The legislation aims to harmonize investigation procedures across different care systems and improve the overall quality of services provided to these individuals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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