Bill
Bill > S2984
NJ S2984
NJ S2984Requires procurement of management support and other services for certain nursing homes.
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the procurement of management support and other services for certain nursing homes. Under the bill, if the Department of Health identifies a nursing home in substantial violation, or with a pattern and practice of habitual violations, of the standards of health, safety, and resident care established under federal or State law, the department may, with adequate notice and as appropriate, provide or appoint at the expense of the nursing home, or direct the nursing home to employ, contract with, or otherwise provide, a monitor or other vendor for management support services and resources, consultative services, staffing services, or any other support that may be necessary to: (1) remedy the violations or deficient conditions; (2) transition the nursing home to new ownership; (3) facilitate the safe and orderly closure of the nursing home if ordered by the department; or (4) avoid the cessation of operations of the nursing home. A monitor or vendor selected pursuant to the bill's provisions may: (1) attend any meetings of the nursing home's: owners or board, executive committee, finance committee, steering committee, infection control committee, or any other meeting of the nursing home, including meetings held with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if permitted under federal law; (2) hire consultants; (3) undertake studies of the nursing home; (4) access records of the nursing home in a manner that is consistent with federal and State privacy laws; (5) convene meetings with the owners of a nursing home; and (6) take actions that are necessary and appropriate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the nursing home.
AI Summary
This bill empowers the Department of Health to intervene in nursing homes that are found to be in significant violation of health, safety, and resident care standards, or have a history of repeated violations. When such issues are identified, the department can, at the nursing home's expense, appoint or direct the facility to hire a monitor or vendor to provide management support, staffing, or other necessary services. The goal of these interventions is to fix the problems, help the nursing home transition to new ownership, facilitate a safe closure if ordered, or prevent the facility from shutting down entirely. These appointed monitors or vendors will have broad authority, including attending important meetings, hiring consultants, accessing records, meeting with owners, and taking actions to protect residents' well-being. The Department of Health will oversee these monitors to ensure adequate care is provided. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt emergency rules to implement these provisions, which will be effective immediately for up to 18 months.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2984 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2984_I1.HTM |
Loading...