A 4008 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

This bill creates the "Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities" to handle abuse, neglect, and exploitation complaints in state-licensed residential and day habilitation facilities. It directly affects people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) living in these settings, as well as state-funded caregivers (excluding immediate family members). The key mechanism establishes a centralized, independent office to investigate complaints - replacing current systems managed by the Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families - and creates a Medical Review Board to address related deaths. The bill aims to improve safety and accountability by implementing a model inspired by New York's oversight system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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