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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 Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain an emergency hotline for the veterans memorial homes. The hotline will be prominently advertised in the homes and on the department's website. The hotline will be used for reporting emergencies including, but not limited to: suspected abuse; self-harm; suicide, neglect, or exploitation; criminal acts; death or significant injury of a resident, staff member, or visitor; financial matters; or an evacuation of patients or residents from all or part of the facility.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to establish and maintain a comprehensive Statewide system for reporting emergencies at the veterans memorial homes, which are facilities providing care and housing for veterans. This system will include an emergency hotline that will be clearly advertised within the homes and on the DMVA's website. The hotline is intended for reporting a wide range of critical situations, such as suspected abuse, self-harm, suicide, neglect, exploitation, criminal activity, serious injuries or deaths of residents, staff, or visitors, financial concerns, and evacuations. The bill also specifies that the system should utilize the 555 emergency number if it becomes available.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A384 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/384_I1.HTM |
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