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NJ S1908
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 12-member Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, independent of departmental supervision or control.
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Board membership includes representatives from the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, nursing supervisors, employees from veterans' homes, family members of admitted persons, and appointees recommended by veterans organizations (VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart).
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Board has oversight responsibility for three existing facilities: Veterans' Memorial Home-Menlo Park, Veterans' Memorial Home-Vineland, and Veterans' Memorial Home-Paramus, plus any future homes established.
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Board reviews violations, complaints, and investigations related to resident rights, abuse, quality of care, improper transfers, inappropriate restraint use, and quality of life issues, with required notification within 30 days.
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Board must submit monthly public reports to the Legislature summarizing activities, violations, complaints, investigations, and corrective actions implemented.
Legislative Description
Authorizes "100 percent Disabled Veteran" license plates for qualified veterans; entitles holders to handicapped parking privileges.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024