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NJ A5952
NJ A5952Establishes cause of action for residents of assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care home providers.
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Introduced
11/08/2021
11/08/2021
In Committee
11/08/2021
11/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a cause of action for residents of assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care home providers. Current law enumerates the rights of residents of assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care home providers. Under the bill, a person or resident whose rights as set forth under current law are violated, is to have a cause of action against any person committing the violation. The action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce those rights and to recover actual and punitive damages for their violation. A plaintiff who prevails in the action is to be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs of the action.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a cause of action for residents of assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care home providers in New Jersey. Current law enumerates the rights of these residents, and under this bill, a person or resident whose rights are violated can now bring a lawsuit to enforce those rights and recover actual and punitive damages. The bill also allows a successful plaintiff to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 11/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5952_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5952_I1.PDF |
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