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NJ S3895
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Expands the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman's authority to include age-restricted senior housing developments, beyond traditional long-term care facilities
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Requires the Ombudsman to receive, process, respond to, and resolve complaints involving abuse or exploitation of elderly residents in these communities
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Defines "age-restricted development" as communities qualifying for the "housing for older persons" exception under the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
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Amends P.L.1977, c.239 (N.J.S.A. 52:27G-5) to add these responsibilities to the Ombudsman's existing duties
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Introduced March 12, 2026 by Senator Angela V. McKnight representing Hudson County (District 31)
Legislative Description
Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026