Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.
This bill regulates how medication is given to individuals with developmental disabilities in New Jersey group homes and supervised apartments. It mandates that only a nurse or a certified medication aide working directly under a nurse's supervision can administer these medications. The law also requires parents or legal guardians to provide specific medical instructions and dosage details before admission and whenever a medication regimen changes. These rules apply to licensed community-based residential programs and day programs that offer habilitation services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
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