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NJ A1090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Clifton

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each residential building at residential health care facilities to have at least two staff members on duty at all times capable of providing resident supervision (as a primary or secondary duty)
  • Mandates all residential health care facilities develop, maintain, and enforce comprehensive plans for residents who leave the premises, including protocols for identifying and immediately reporting when a resident is missing for 24 hours
  • Amends P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-3) governing residential health care facility regulations in New Jersey
  • Applies to facilities overseen by both the Department of Health (facilities operated with licensed health care facilities) and the Department of Community Affairs (free-standing facilities)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes certain requirements concerning resident supervision at residential health care facilities.

Health Infrastructure

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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