S 2560 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.

This bill requires that medication in group homes, supervised apartments, and day programs serving people with developmental disabilities must be given only by nurses or certified medication aides working under a nurse's direct supervision. It mandates that parents or legal guardians must provide detailed medication instructions to facility nurses whenever a resident's medication or dosage changes. The bill defines key terms like "community-based residential program" (including group homes and supervised apartments) and "day program" to clarify which facilities it covers. It applies directly to residential facilities licensed by New Jersey's Department of Human Services and their staff, as well as families managing their loved ones' care. The policy aims to standardize medication safety without creating new programs or funding.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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