Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

This bill strengthens oversight of residential facilities serving people with developmental disabilities by authorizing New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to impose fines for safety violations, such as failing background checks, not investigating abuse, or operating without a license. It establishes the "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" within DHS, funded by these fines (up to $25,000 per violation for serious incidents like abuse with major injury), to support quality improvement initiatives, licensing, and regulatory actions. The bill directly affects authorized providers (contracted service agencies) and licensed providers operating residential facilities, requiring them to meet stricter compliance standards. Penalties include fines, suspension of payments, or restrictions on admissions for repeated violations.