Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

This bill, S 3638 ("Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"), creates a new independent Justice Center to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation against individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in New Jersey’s state-licensed or state-operated residential and day habilitation facilities. It directly affects people with IDD living in these settings and their caregivers, centralizing investigations currently handled by the Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families. The Justice Center will operate under a model inspired by New York’s system, streamlining complaints and investigations to improve safety and accountability. The bill defines key terms like "abuse" and "caregiver" and mandates a Medical Review Board to address disability-related mortality and abuse prevention.