Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.
This bill establishes the "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. The committee will review cases involving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have died or survived abuse, neglect, or exploitation, examining government responses across healthcare, social services, and provider systems. It will identify prevention gaps, assess investigation standards, and recommend improvements to protect vulnerable adults. The committee must submit confidential findings to Human Services and Children's Services within two years of implementation. The bill directly affects adults with disabilities receiving state-funded or licensed support services in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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