A 4870 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.

This bill regulates how medication is given to individuals with developmental disabilities in New Jersey group homes and supervised apartments. It mandates that only a nurse or a certified medication aide working directly under a nurse's supervision can administer these medications. The law also requires parents or legal guardians to provide specific medical instructions and dosage details before admission and whenever a medication regimen changes. These rules apply to licensed community-based residential programs and day programs that offer habilitation services.
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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