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NJ S574
NJ S574Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.
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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 Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in the Department of Human Services (DHS) to include on its website and make available in print to a member of the public, upon request, a comprehensive list of available services and supports from DDD for individuals with developmental disabilities. The list is to include a detailed description of the different services and supports, including, but not limited to, those available through: the Supports Program to persons residing in unlicensed settings such as the home of a family member or their own home; the Community Care Waiver to persons residing in licensed residential settings such as group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living arrangements; the self-directed services program; and any other program providing services and supports funded in whole, or in part, by DDD. The comprehensive list would also include the specific criteria for eligibility for each program, which would, at a minimum, include any requirements for: application for and maintenance of eligibility for the Medicaid program; the level of care needed by the individual with a developmental disability seeking services and supports from DDD; an assessment of the needs of an individual with a developmental disability, and the different amounts of funding to be made available for services and supports for the individual based on those needs, as applicable. The list would also provide information about the availability of transitional planning for individuals with developmental disabilities, guardianship services from DDD, and any other information that DDD deems necessary to help an individual with a developmental disability obtain services and supports from DDD. The bill also requires DDD to update the list as necessary to ensure that the list reflects a current and comprehensive list of available services and supports, and to prominently display on the DHS website, or include with any printed materials, information about any webinars or presentations offered by DDD that may help an individual with a developmental disability obtain services and supports from DDD.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS), must create and make publicly accessible a comprehensive list of all the services and supports it offers to individuals with developmental disabilities. This list needs to be available on the DDD's website and also provided in print upon request. The list will detail various programs, including the Supports Program for those living in unlicensed settings like their own homes or family members' homes, the Community Care Waiver for individuals in licensed residential settings such as group homes, and the self-directed services program, along with any other DDD-funded initiatives. Crucially, the list must also outline the specific eligibility requirements for each program, which will include criteria related to Medicaid eligibility, the necessary level of care for the individual, and how their needs will be assessed to determine funding amounts. Furthermore, the bill requires information on transitional planning and guardianship services to be included, and DDD must regularly update this list to ensure accuracy and prominently advertise any informational webinars or presentations that could help individuals access these vital services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S574 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/574_I1.HTM |
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