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NJ S720
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
Crossed Over
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Passed
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act concerning the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and amending P.L.1974, c.119.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to collaborate with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) when a child abuse or neglect case involves an individual with a developmental disability. Specifically, if the person found to have abused or neglected a child has a developmental disability and is eligible for DDD services, DCPP must make reasonable efforts to consult with DDD to create a tailored services plan that takes into account the individual's specific disability. The DDD will then determine the most appropriate method of providing these services. The bill builds upon existing legal provisions that allow courts to order therapeutic services for individuals involved in child abuse or neglect cases, but adds an extra layer of support and coordination for those with developmental disabilities. The bill will take effect 90 days after its enactment, which is approved on January 30, 2025, aiming to ensure more comprehensive and individualized support for individuals with developmental disabilities who are involved in child welfare cases.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (18)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Renee Burgess (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Margie Donlon (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Gordon Johnson (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Shanique Speight (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.4. (on 01/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S720 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/PL25/4_.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AL25/4_.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AJU 10/21/24 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/720_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/720_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/720_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/720_I1.HTM |
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