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NJ S3901

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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