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NJ S4559

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires applicants seeking a state license to operate a community group home to first obtain a certificate of preliminary approval from municipal officials confirming compliance with local zoning, land use, and other ordinances

  • Defines "community group home" as a residence providing living arrangements for individuals with developmental disabilities or drug/alcohol addiction, where staff provides treatment, supervision, and training to help residents move toward independence

  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from approving any license application for a community group home if the applicant fails to submit the municipal preliminary approval certificate

  • Applies the preliminary approval requirement to both provisional licenses (limited to three months) and permanent licenses

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires certain preliminary approval of municipality prior to licensure of community group homes.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens6/2/2025

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