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NJ S4559
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Applies the preliminary approval requirement to both provisional licenses (limited to three months) and permanent licenses
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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