Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.
This bill requires certain group homes for adults with developmental disabilities (receiving Tier C services from New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities) to install video-only electronic monitoring devices in common areas **only when all residents and their legal representatives consent**. Key provisions include: no forced consent for current residents, written consent from new residents, annual reminders of the right to request monitoring, and the ability for residents to withdraw consent anytime. Devices must be unobstructed, recordings kept for 90 days, and residents/representatives can access footage upon request. The bill ensures monitoring is consent-based and does not affect housing placement for those who decline.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John McKeon
DDemocratic
P
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
Co
Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
Co
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
Co
Renee Burgess
DDemocratic
Co
Tony Bucco
RRepublican
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