NJ S2984

New Jersey Department of Health may appoint monitors or vendors at a nursing home's expense when the facility has substantial or habitual violations of federal or state health, safety, and resident care standards.

Appointed monitors must demonstrate expertise in long-term care administration and can provide management support, consultative services, staffing services, or other resources to remedy violations, transition ownership, facilitate closure, or prevent cessation of operations.

Monitors may attend all nursing home meetings (board, executive, finance, infection control), hire consultants, undertake facility studies, access records consistent with privacy laws, and convene meetings with owners.

The Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing regulations, which take effect immediately upon filing for up to 18 months before requiring standard Administrative Procedure Act compliance.

Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale (District 19, Middlesex) and co-sponsored by Senator Singer.