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NJ A4224

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a guardianship monitoring program within the Office of Public Guardian for Elderly Adults to detect abuse, neglect, or exploitation by court-appointed legal guardians of elderly adults

  • Requires the Public Guardian to review reports submitted by guardians, including well-being reports and inventory/accounting documentation

  • Mandates verification that guardians comply with initial and periodic reporting requirements established by the Superior Court or Surrogate

  • Designates the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults as an "interested party" entitled to receive all guardian reports filed with courts

  • Authorizes the Public Guardian to intervene in guardianship proceedings if problems or inconsistencies are identified during report review; takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

Aging and Human Services

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging and Human Services Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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