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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 extends the regulatory power of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing. The bill amends current law to require the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to elicit, receive, process, respond to, and resolve complaints involving the abuse or exploitation of elderly persons who reside in age-restricted developments. The bill defines "age-restricted development" to mean a community that complies with the "housing for older persons" exception from the federal "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988," Pub.L.100-430 (42 U.S.C. ss.3601 et seq.) for that community as set forth in section 100.301 of Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who is responsible for overseeing and advocating for residents in long-term care facilities, to also address issues within "age-restricted developments." An age-restricted development is defined as a community that meets specific federal criteria for housing older persons, as outlined in the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. The Ombudsman will now be empowered to receive, investigate, respond to, and resolve complaints concerning the abuse or exploitation of elderly individuals residing in these age-restricted communities, thereby extending their protective reach beyond traditional long-term care settings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services 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/A2121 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2121_I1.HTM |
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