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NJ S3901
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
- Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families must each create and fill a new full-time Director of Medical Services position
- Directors will advise investigative units on abuse, neglect, or death cases involving complex medical issues, including child abuse investigations
- Directors must provide expert testimony and support administrative hearings and legal proceedings related to abuse and neglect investigations
- Directors will review medical policies, procedures, and practices at State developmental centers and residential facilities to recommend improvements and establish quality of care standards
- $480,000 appropriated from the General Fund, with $240,000 allocated to each department to fund the new positions
Legislative Description
Requires DHS and DCF to employ Director of Medical Services; appropriates $480,000.
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
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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