Requires Veterans' Memorial Homes to develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans.

S 2840 requires New Jersey's Veterans' Memorial Homes to create and maintain emergency plans. The bill mandates that the state's Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services develop plans addressing potential emergencies, including identifying crisis scenarios unique to these facilities. Key provisions include specifying response steps, establishing standardized emergency protocols, and creating systems for timely communication with residents, families, and staff during crises. The law applies solely to state-operated Veterans' Memorial Homes and does not override federal or existing state regulations. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.