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

This bill strengthens oversight of developmental disability service providers in New Jersey by creating new penalties for violations. It directly affects authorized providers (agencies contracted by the state) and licensed providers (those operating residential programs), imposing fines up to $25,000 for serious issues like administrative neglect, major injuries, or exploitation. Key mechanisms include mandatory background checks, drug testing, and internal investigations for incidents, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses. The bill also establishes a "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" funded by these fines to support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory actions by the Department of Human Services.