Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
This bill creates the New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities within the Department of Human Services. The center will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor and will develop policies to ensure high standards of care and protect the rights of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who live in state programs or facilities. Key provisions include defining abuse, neglect, and exploitation by caregivers, improving investigation procedures for incidents involving these individuals, and allowing the center to accept grants and contracts to support its work. The bill also establishes a Medical Review Board to oversee mortality and abuse prevention cases.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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John McKeon
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