S 781 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.

This bill transfers responsibility for services to individuals aged 21-29 with developmental disabilities from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Specifically, it moves eligibility determination, service provision, and facility oversight for this age group from DHS's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to DCF's Children's System of Care (CSOC). The change delays the current transition age from 21 to 30 years, extending youth-focused services. The bill requires an inter-agency agreement between DHS and DCF to manage the transition and updates relevant laws to reflect the new departmental responsibilities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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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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