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NJ S98
NJ S98Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would provide that at least one member of each board in charge of the institutions or agencies for persons who have a mental illness or developmental disability shall be a family member of a resident of the institution or agency, and shall fill the first vacancy on a board if there is no family member on the board. It is the sponsor's belief that this bill will help to ensure that family members of residents in State institutions or agencies for persons who have a mental illness or developmental disability will have a say in decisions made on behalf of their loved ones.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that at least one member of any board overseeing institutions or agencies for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities must be a family member of a resident of such an institution or agency, and this family member should fill the first available vacancy if no such person is already on the board. This change aims to ensure that the families of those receiving care have a voice in the decision-making processes that affect their loved ones.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S98 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/98_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/98_I1.HTM |
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