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NJ A5067

NJ A5067
Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that pediatric long-term care facilities may admit and provide services to residents who are age 26 or younger. Currently, the maximum age for pediatric long-term care residents is age 19.

AI Summary

This bill increases the maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents from 19 to 26 years old. It authorizes pediatric long-term care facilities licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health to admit and provide services to residents who are 26 years old or younger. The Commissioner of Health is required to adopt rules and regulations to implement this change.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/19/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5067 01/12/2023
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5067_I1.HTM 01/21/2023
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