Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
This bill revises New Jersey's definitions and requirements for reporting and addressing abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. It updates key terms like "vulnerable adult" (a person 18+ in a community setting with a disability or illness limiting their ability to care for themselves), "caretaker," and "community setting" to clarify who qualifies for protection. The changes specify that religious healing practices alone don't automatically trigger protective services, and they detail how county adult protective services providers must handle reports and maintain records. These revisions directly affect vulnerable adults, their caretakers, and county agencies responsible for investigating and providing protective services.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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