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NJ S3750

Bill

Status

Passed

1/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services to assess penalties up to $10,000 against developmental disability service providers for operating without required licenses, employing individuals on abuse registries, or failing to conduct criminal background checks and drug testing

  • Establishes penalties up to $25,000 per offense for substantiated findings of administrative neglect resulting in injury, abuse, neglect (moderate or major injury), or exploitation of individuals with developmental disabilities

  • Creates the "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" funded by collected fines and penalties, to finance quality improvement initiatives and regulatory actions

  • Requires providers to complete internal investigations and submit reports within 180 days of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation incidents, with $10,000 penalties for non-compliance

  • Imposes $350 daily civil penalties on employees who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, replacing the previous criminal conviction requirement for penalty assessment

Legislative Description

Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.280.

1/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/2/2026
Budget and Appropriations5/19/2025
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens10/7/2024

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