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Bill > A3235
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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 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 allows pediatric long-term care facilities in New Jersey, which are licensed by the Department of Health under a law established in 1971 (P.L.1971, c.136, also known as C.26:2H-1 et seq.), to provide care to residents up to the age of 26. Currently, these facilities are limited to residents aged 19 and younger, so this change extends the age limit by seven years, offering continued care options for young adults with long-term health needs. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with creating any necessary regulations to implement this new law, which will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Dan Hutchison (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Carmen Morales (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3235 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3235_I1.HTM |
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