A 3708 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

This bill expands New Jersey's mandatory reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults to apply to every resident - not just specific professionals like healthcare workers or first responders. It imposes penalties for failing to report (a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in jail, $10,000 in fines, or both) and for interfering with investigations or protective services. The bill also mandates a public online registry listing substantiated abusers (including offense details and prior incidents), while protecting vulnerable adults' personal information. These changes directly affect all New Jersey residents who might witness such incidents and strengthen oversight for vulnerable adults aged 18+ with physical or mental disabilities.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024 Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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