S 3002
Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.
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Bill overview
This bill enhances enforcement of regulations for developmental disability service providers in New Jersey and establishes a dedicated fund to improve residential facility quality of care. It expands the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) authority to assess and collect penalties for violations of state and federal laws, regulations, and published policies. Specifically, it addresses issues like criminal background checks, drug testing, and reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, while also creating a fund to support quality improvement initiatives within the sector.
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Joseph Vitale
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