Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.

This bill protects residents of New Jersey long-term care facilities and hospitals by prohibiting staff and financially interested parties from managing their finances or acting as their legal representatives without a court order. It defines key terms such as "family member" and "long-term care facility" to clarify who is covered and establishes that any power of attorney granted to facility employees is automatically invalid. The legislation also mandates that the Department of Health create standardized admission agreement forms within four months of the bill's effective date. Additionally, it allows residents who suffer harm due to violations of these rules to sue for damages, including punitive damages and attorney fees.