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NJ A4182

NJ A4182
Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
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, which are licensed by the Department of Health, to provide services to residents up to the age of 26, instead of the current limit of 19. The "Administrative Procedure Act" is mentioned as the process the Commissioner of Health will follow to create any necessary rules and regulations to implement this change, and the act will become effective immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/19/2026)

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