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Bill > A2664
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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 biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The bill provides that, within 180 days following the bill's effective date, the Department of Health (department) is to establish uniform care and operating procedures and standards for nursing homes and assisted living facilities in this State. The department of is to conduct biennial, on-site inspections of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure that nursing homes and assisted living facilities in this State operate in accordance with procedures and standards promulgated by the department. The department is to conduct such other periodic reviews of nursing homes and assisted living facilities as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Health. Finally, the department is to post on its Internet website each inspection report prepared following an inspection of a nursing home or assisted living facility that is performed pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Health (department) establish uniform care and operating procedures and standards for nursing homes and assisted living facilities within 180 days of the bill's enactment, with "nursing home" referring to licensed long-term care facilities and specific units within other healthcare facilities providing skilled nursing care, and "assisted living facility" encompassing licensed assisted living residences and comprehensive personal care homes. Following this, the department will conduct on-site inspections of these facilities every two years (biennially) to ensure compliance with the established standards, and may also perform other reviews as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Health. Finally, all inspection reports will be made publicly available on the department's website.
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/A2664 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2664_I1.HTM |
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