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NJ S3638
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
- Creates the Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities as an independent agency within the Department of Law and Public Safety, headed by a Governor-appointed director confirmed by the Senate
- Transfers all abuse, neglect, and exploitation investigation functions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities from the Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families to the new Justice Center
- Establishes two separate units within the Justice Center: a criminal investigations unit and a civil investigations unit, each headed by a Governor-appointed deputy director with authority to investigate and prosecute cases
- Creates an 11-member Medical Review Board to investigate unusual deaths of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in State-licensed facilities and advise on medical issues
- Requires investigations to be completed within 90 days with written reports issued within 30 days, and mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on investigation results, corrective actions, and trends
Legislative Description
Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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