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NJ A400
NJ A400Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to reopen programs providing functional services to persons with developmental disabilities in same manner as schools.
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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 in the Department of Human Services to reopen all programs providing functional services to persons with developmental disabilities that ceased operations as a result of the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 under and subject to the same procedures as those requiring schools to re-open and provide full-day, in-person instruction, including but not limited to, adherence to the appropriate health and safety standards delineated in Executive Order No. 175 of 2020.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Division of Developmental Disabilities, a part of the Department of Human Services, must reopen all programs that offer functional services to individuals with developmental disabilities, which had previously closed due to the Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020. The reopening process must mirror the procedures required for schools to resume full-day, in-person instruction, and must include compliance with the health and safety standards outlined in Executive Order No. 175 of 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services 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/A400 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/400_I1.HTM |
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