Committees · 2014–2015 Session
Human Services
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 37th District
Democrat · 28th District
Republican · 11th District
Republican · 1st District
Democrat · 33rd District
Democrat · 4th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session.
Bills sent176
3% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out30%
53 of 176; 3 moved on without a report, 120 stopped in committee
Time in committee52 days
most between 21 and 147 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027233 bills
reported 7% · typically 102 days, most 37–119 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025318 bills
reported 15% · typically 128 days, most 59–338 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023201 bills
reported 26% · typically 80 days, most 56–217 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2020–2021234 bills
reported 24% · typically 160 days, most 20–405 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2018–2019248 bills
reported 25% · typically 63 days, most 35–186 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017184 bills
reported 32% · typically 33 days, most 4–56 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015176 bills
reported 30% · typically 52 days, most 21–147 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–201392 bills
reported 25% · typically 45 days, most 21–335 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201199 bills
reported 21% · typically 77 days, most 4–154 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2008–2009115 bills
reported 29% · typically 118 days, most 31–259 · 0 amendments · 11 members
2006–2007117 bills
reported 19% · typically 27 days, most 4–140 · 0 amendments · 11 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session, newest first.
176 bills
Senate Bill 2266 · Establishes certain requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts and approved private schools for students with disabilities.; requires DOE to collect and report data regarding restraint and inclusion.*
Sent January 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 785 · Concerns earned sick leave.
Sent December 21, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2806 · Removes restrictions on convicted drug offenders receiving general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
Sent December 21, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 4911 · Concerns standard for involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment; requires police training on behavioral health issues.
Sent December 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4913 · Removes restrictions on convicted drug offenders receiving general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
Sent December 17, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4898 · Requires law enforcement be notified of application to expunge mental commitment record.
Sent December 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4861 · Requires DHS to re-evaluate closures and consider reopening developmental center in Northern NJ.
Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4865 · Requires DHS to ensure distribution to senior citizens of notice from Division of Consumer Affairs concerning risks and prevention of fraud.
Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4874 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons who are Elderly or Disabled."
Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4694 · Establishes New Jersey Advisory Council on Home and Community-Based Settings to implement DHS Statewide Transition Plan.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4700 · Requires DCF to collect and disseminate data about individuals with developmental disabilities and publish report.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4748 · Exempts homeless from fee for non-driver identification cards.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4776 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4781 · Prohibits Division of Developmental Disabilities from compelling transfers of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State facilities unless certain exceptions apply.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4783 · Provides Medicaid coverage for advance care planning.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4784 · Allows gross income tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses.
Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3117 · Prohibits Division of Developmental Disabilities from compelling transfers of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State facilities unless certain exceptions apply.
Sent November 9, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4635 · Requires Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly to develop informational posters describing phone-based complaint procedure, to be conspicuously displayed in certain facilities.
Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4636 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.*
Sent June 29, 2015 · Reported out after 168 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4638 · Requires DCPP to implement policies and procedures to ensure caseworker safety; "Leah's Law." *
Sent June 29, 2015 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
156 more
Assembly Bill 4664 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; upgrades crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4669 · Requires DOH to provide information about crib safety on its Internet website.
Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4670 · Permits up to 10 children to be cared for by a registered family day care provider.
Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4568 · Requires DHS to take action to raise public awareness of privacy laws that prevent disclosure of health care enrollment information to immigration authorities.
Sent June 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4569 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.
Sent June 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4564 · Clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities.
Sent June 15, 2015 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4461 · Changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities.
Sent June 1, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4396 · Criminalizes luring or enticing mentally incapacitated person to commit act likely to be injurious to his welfare.
Sent May 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4416 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS.
Sent May 11, 2015 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4420 · Requires certain notifications for termination of services to persons with developmental disabilities and providers.
Sent May 11, 2015 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4433 · Provides alternate standard for involuntary commitment to treatment in out patient setting.
Sent May 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4341 · Requires development and maintenance of data dashboard report to advise of open bed availability in residential facilities providing behavioral health services.
Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 221 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4349 · "HOPE Initiative Act;" requires establishment of public awareness campaign to educate citizens about dangers and causes of, and appropriate responses to, heroin and opiod addiction.
Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4336 · Prohibits transfer of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State placements under certain conditions.
Sent March 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4309 · Transfers Division of Mental Health Advocacy to DHS; re-titles director as Mental Health Advocate; provides diversion for mental health treatment for persons subject to prosecution in municipal court; appropriates $15,000,000.
Sent March 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4312 · Prohibits State from billing counties for cost of psychiatric hospitalization when the patient or legally responsible relative is responsible for costs by court order.
Sent March 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2668 · Establishes "MVP Emergency Alert System" for missing persons with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.*
Sent March 19, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4270 · Establishes "MVP Emergency Alert System" for missing persons with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4222 · Harmonizes the disqualifying offenses and certain other criminal history record background check requirements applicable to home instructors employed under DOE or DHS authority.
Sent February 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4242 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for personal care services.
Sent February 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4145 · Establishes durational time limits for receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4167 · Requires DHS to notify enrollees in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly of Medicare eligibility.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4168 · Requires providers to submit to DHS expenditure details of enrollees in Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4169 · Requires DHS to monitor utilization and billing of services for Medicaid home and community-based long-term care.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 866 · Authorizes certain gestational carrier agreements.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 4114 · Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.
Sent January 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4090 · Requires DHS establish a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment program.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4049 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4071 · Requires fire suppression and alarm systems in certain group homes.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4009 · Clarifies that Division of Mental Health Advocacy in Office of Public Defender is required to represent indigent patients in all mental health commitment proceedings, whether related to inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Sent December 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3956 · Authorizes establishment of Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts for persons with certain disabilities.*
Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3963 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3975 · Protects current out-of-State placements of individuals with developmental disabilities and prohibits transfer in-State under certain conditions.*
Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3976 · Requires DHS to ensure that expedited benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are made available to certain households.
Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3821 · Requires Office of Information Technology to review Consolidated Assistance Support System development project and issue recommendations.
Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3825 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.
Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3632 · Requires Commissioner of Health to review impact of disabilities on persons in minority and underrepresented communities.
Sent October 9, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3799 · Requires State to reimburse counties for costs paid for maintenance of county patients in State psychiatric hospitals who are eligible for federal Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Sent October 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3784 · Authorizes grandparents to obtain certified copies of death certificates of grandchildren.
Sent October 2, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3716 · Requires Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to annually prepare substance use treatment provider performance report, and make available to public.*
Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3717 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services; designated as the Mental Health Access Act.*
Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 448 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3721 · Requires establishment of processes to identify Medicaid eligible incarcerated individuals who are awaiting pre-trail release determinations, are being released following period of incarceration, or are undergoing inpatient hospital treatment. *
Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3722 · Requires DHS and DOC to formulate joint arrangement and plan to ensure provision of mental health and substance use disorder services to inmates. *
Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3743 · Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
Sent September 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3745 · Exempts disabled persons from the payment of municipal parking meter fees unless otherwise posted.
Sent September 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3746 · Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.
Sent September 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3690 · Allows student with disability to bring service animal on school bus.
Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3630 · Provides for notification of next-of-kin in event of death of senior citizen in senior housing facility.*
Sent September 15, 2014 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3651 · Establishes Special Needs Housing-for Work Pilot Program within DHS to provide certain individuals with supportive housing in exchange for work activity or alternative work experience.*
Sent September 15, 2014 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3653 · Requires DHS to develop specific criteria for eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities for services from adult day health services facilities.
Sent September 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3603 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Sent September 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3619 · "Tyler Banuls' Law"; provides protections for children with developmental disabilities receiving services from DCF.
Sent September 11, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3526 · Allows primary caregiver of handicapped person and person with autism to apply for and use handicapped parking.
Sent July 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3458 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sent June 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3468 · Requires DHS to approve providers that serve persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of State.
Sent June 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3481 · Establishes certain requirements for use of physical restraint on students with disabilities in school districts and approved private schools for students with disabilities.
Sent June 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 900 · Requires Commissioner of Health to review impact of disabilities on persons in minority and underrepresented communities.
Sent June 26, 2014 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 1856 · Requires DCA to post on its website information about inspection reports for residential health care facilities, boarding homes, and emergency shelters for the homeless, and requires notifications to DHS and counties.*
Sent June 23, 2014 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3383 · Provides for involuntary commitment to treatment for substance use disorders.
Sent June 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3317 · Requires Office of Auditing in DHS to review books and receipts of provider of services to persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities before licensing.
Sent June 5, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3332 · Requires AG to study use of stun guns by Human Services police officers.
Sent June 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3227 · Clarifies that definition of mental illness in law governing involuntary commitment to treatment includes substance use disorder if dangerous standard met.
Sent May 22, 2014 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3228 · Requires sober living homes and other substance abuse aftercare treatment facilities to provide certain notifications to next-of-kin when patient is released from care; designated as "Nick Rohdes' Law." **
Sent May 22, 2014 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3231 · Authorizes certain law enforcement officers to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims in an emergency, and extends immunity under Overdose Prevention Act to such officers.
Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3241 · Prohibits certain mental health facilities, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, and homeless shelters in residential zones and within 1,000 feet of schools.
Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3258 · Provides for drug testing of certain recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.
Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3175 · Requires DCA to post on its website information about inspection reports for residential health care facilities, boarding homes, and emergency shelters for the homeless, and requires notifications to DHS and counties.*
Sent May 15, 2014 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3084 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Sent May 8, 2014 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3099 · Authorizes Governor to enter into interstate compact to clarify Fourteenth Amendment.
Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2936 · Requires complaint for guardianship of person receiving services from Division of Developmental Disabilities to include one of the documents identified in bill.*
Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 262 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2956 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.
Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 3056 · Establishes "Opioid Abuse Prevention Commission."
Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2896 · Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Sent March 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2791 · Requires actual transportation occur as a condition of billing for ambulance services.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2794 · Revises distribution of Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2830 · Requires notification to Division of Child Protection and Permanency upon arrest of child's primary caregiver.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2838 · Requires beneficiary photo to be included on State-issued benefit debit cards.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2841 · Requires DHS to develop timeline for use by individuals with developmental disabilities to gain benefit of State and federal programs; requires posting timeline on DHS, DCF, and DOE websites.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2685 · Permits court to order involuntary outpatient treatment in any county; concerns patient compliance with taking medication.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2700 · Requires medical examination and submission of student work portfolios for home-schooled children; provides that children under supervision of DYFS may not be home-schooled.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2709 · Establishes "MVP Emergency Alert System" for missing persons with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.*
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2717 · Requires one-time application for requesting services for individuals with developmental disabilities from DCF and DHS.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2611 · Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2612 · Requires court order to transfer person awaiting hearing for involuntary commitment from private hospital to State psychiatric hospital.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2613 · Requires certain psychiatric facilities to contact Division of Child Protection and Permanency if minor is to be discharged and parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to remove minor from facility.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2615 · Concerns financial responsibility for inmates and certain legally charged patients transferred to psychiatric hospitals.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2616 · Eliminates duplicative requirements for notification to counties of admissions for Division of Developmental Disabilities residential services and for maintenance of those records.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2617 · Codifies standard for rehospitalization after conditional discharge from psychiatric facitlity.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2646 · Requires that certain motor vehicle surcharge revenues be dedicated to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2648 · Authorizes certain gestational carrier agreements.*
Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2652 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2653 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to provide every person engaged in raising a dog for guide or service the right to access public facilities.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2658 · "Innovative Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act."
Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2659 · Revises procedure for issuance of amended birth certificate for person who has undergone change in sex.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 483 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2666 · Makes various changes to the "Law Against Discrimination"; repeals section 4 of P.L.1985, c.73.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2672 · Provides for voluntary contributions to the "Homelessness Prevention Program" through real estate sales.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2680 · Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2458 · Establishes pilot program to provide educational support for foster children; appropriates $900,000.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2473 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2550 · Authorizes Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for child in proceedings after parental rights have been terminated.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Reported out after 241 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2415 · Provides for termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; expands definition of "abused child."
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2431 · Establishes security standards for judicial hearings at mental health facilities.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2209 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.
Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2248 · Requires DHS to verify level of severity of reports received about incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 111 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 141 · Provides for drug testing of adult recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 151 · Repeals requirement for general hospitals and State psychiatric hospitals to hold annual public meetings.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 152 · Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 200 · Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 224 · Creates Voluntary Registry for Individuals with a Mental Illness or Developmental Disability.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 226 · Requires posting of information about availability of services from substance abuse treatment facilities on county and DHS websites.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 385 · Establishes Disparity in Treatment of Persons with Disabilities in Underrepresented Communities Commission in DCA.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 413 · Establishes a grant program for school districts to establish substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 434 · Allows adoptees access to nonidentifying family medical history information.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 437 · Provides for notification to law enforcement authorities of discharge of certain persons brought to screening services for evaluation and assessment for mental health services.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 443 · Prohibits emergency shelters for the homeless from refusing to provide services for minimum time frame unless shelters are at maximum capacity.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 444 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit persons with mental illness unless they pose danger.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 485 · Revises New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act and other laws relating thereto.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 515 · Permits tax credit against gross income tax for certain adoption expenses.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 692 · Expands number of safe havens for leaving newborn infants.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 755 · Increases personal needs allowance to $55 for low income persons residing in certain facilities.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 768 · Requires certification that persons directly or indirectly receiving State monies or privileges are not unauthorized aliens.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 824 · Requires DHSS to authorize Jersey City to issue certified copies of birth certificates by December 31, 2010.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 858 · Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 859 · Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 863 · Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 865 · Provides for electronic scanning of certain certificates for initiating court proceedings for involuntary commitment.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 871 · Requires DHS to give priority to temporary rental assistance over use of hotels or motels in emergency assistance to Work First New Jersey recipients.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 882 · Concerns stalking and related restraining order protections for adoptive children and their adoptive parents victimized by persons whose parental rights to the adoptive children have been terminated.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 925 · Requires certain services be prearranged before homeless person is relocated.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1022 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions, earnings, and qualified distributions associated with special needs trusts.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1033 · Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1062 · Requires child's religion not be changed due to foster care or adoption.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1066 · Requires adoption agency, court, or DYFS to maintain child's religious upbringing when placing child in adoptive or resource family home.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1074 · "Protection for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Institutional and Community Settings Act."
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1096 · Requires DHS to conduct follow-up study of former residents of North Princeton Developmental Center.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1098 · Requires DHS and DMVA to conduct or contract for follow-up studies of former residents transitioning to community from their facilities.*
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1099 · Requires at least one State developmental center in each region of State; requires certain factors to be considered for transfer of residents between developmental centers.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1100 · Permits change in case manager for persons with developmental disabilities under certain circumstances.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1109 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; designated as "Stephen Komninos' Law."
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1110 · Imposes moratorium on DHS transitions and transfers of certain individuals with developmental disabilities to new residential placements until certain conditions are met. *
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1168 · Denies custody and visitation rights to minor child by family members of individuals convicted of certain crimes.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1171 · Allows adopted person access to his original birth certificate and other related information; appropriates $90,000.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1180 · Supplemental appropriation of $5 million to DHS to develop community residences for Division of Developmental Disabilities clients on the waiting list.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1219 · Authorizes special parking insignias for passenger automobiles used to transport the developmentally disabled.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1246 · Requires Medicaid program to increase reimbursement for ambulance services provided to Medicaid recipients who are also Medicare eligible to Medicare rate.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1258 · Permits adoptees and certain others access to adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1259 · Permits adoptees and certain others to obtain adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1289 · Provides for Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for mental health services provided through telepsychiatry.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1292 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1318 · Increases benefit amounts and income eligibility limits for the Work First New Jersey program.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1477 · Establishes the "New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act." *
Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1742 · Establishes "Collaborative Mental Health Care Pilot Program" in DOH; appropriates $750,000.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1825 · Directs certain recoveries of federal funds for services to persons with developmental disabilities be used for grants to support community infrastructure purposes.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1844 · Requires DHS to establish training, educational assessment, and remedial instruction programs, and minimum educational standards for staff at State psychiatric hospitals.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2043 · Establishes bill of rights for authorized family members of persons with developmental disabilities.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days