Human Services

Senate Bill 2637 · Permits religious institutions to request DCF conduct child abuse record checks of certain prospective and current employees and volunteers.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4664 · Provides gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers who donate organs.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4665 · Provides gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers who provide blood donations.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4654 · Requires DHS to take certain measures concerning Integrated Case Management Services program.

Sent February 28, 2017 · Reported out after 107 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2562 · Requires DCF and DHS to study predatory alienation and its effects on young adults and senior citizens.

Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2878 · Requires DOH to permit certain health care facilities to use shared clinical space when providing primary health care and behavioral health care for mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.

Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3083 · Establishes Mike Adler Aphasia Task Force to assess needs of persons with aphasia, and their families, and ensure adequate provision of support services and information thereto.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3891 · Creates certain assistance programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.*

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4216 · Requires collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information about sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys by State agencies.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4566 · Defines information to be included on death certificates, including gender identification.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4567 · Establishes Transgender Equality Task Force.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4568 · Prohibits health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, certain health care providers, and Medicaid from discriminating in providing coverage and services based on gender identity.*

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2286 · Establishes Mike Adler Aphasia Task Force to assess needs of persons with aphasia, and their families, and ensure adequate provision of support services and information thereto.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4539 · Establishes "New Jersey Hearing Impairment Task Force."

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4523 · Requires DOH to permit certain health care facilities to use shared clinical space when providing primary health care and behavioral health care for mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4468 · Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DOH and expansion of program to all counties.*

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4469 · Concerns expansion of services provided by DOH mental health screening services.*

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4470 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.*

Sent January 10, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 156 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4406 · Provides for emergency assistance to individuals or families that are homeless or in temporary living arrangement due to domestic violence.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4319 · Requires county and municipal welfare agencies to create certain records of all individuals who inquire about public assistance programs.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4328 · Provides for procurement by State of pharmacy benefits manager, automated reverse auction services, and claims adjudication services.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4295 · Concerns emergency assistance which is repaid by the recipient.

Sent October 27, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4296 · Allows individual to receive additional lifetime emergency assistance under certain circumstances.

Sent October 27, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4269 · Establishes New Jersey Advisory Council on Home and Community-Based Settings to implement DHS Statewide Transition Plan.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4276 · Provides a voucher to certain TANF recipients to purchase diapers.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4244 · Requires DCF and DHS to study predatory alienation and its effects on young adults and senior citizens.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4146 · Provides for monitoring and evaluation of transition of mental health and substance use disorder treatment service system and developmental disability system to fee-for-service reimbursement model; makes appropriation.*

Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4168 · Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4074 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Navigating Services and Supports for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4075 · Concerns procedures for transition of individuals with developmental disabilities from developmental centers to community placements.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4096 · Guarantees full and equal access to all housing to disabled persons who retain their retired service or guide dog as a pet, and who also obtain a new service or guide dog.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1359 · Guarantees full and equal access to all housing to disabled persons who retain their retired service or guide dog as a pet, and who also obtain a new service or guide dog.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4015 · Establishes procedures for involuntary civil commitment for children.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1163 · Establishes certain requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities.*

Sent June 23, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 539 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3981 · Establishes process for individual to petition court for involuntary commitment of another person to treatment for substance use disorder.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3843 · Repeals requirement for general hospitals and State psychiatric hospitals to hold annual public meetings.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3824 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3804 · Permits young adult who is claimed as a dependent on a relative's tax return to receive Work First New Jersey General Public Assistance benefits.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3736 · Requires DHS to maintain Statewide registry of registered professional guardians.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3616 · Establishes performance and training standards for certain Medicaid transportation services and requires DHS to report compliance with standards.

Sent May 12, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3622 · Requires State to pledge to ensure availability of job training or similar activities to certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to prevent loss of benefits.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3634 · Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3665 · Changes statutory reference to pejorative terminology referring to person of certain ethnic background and requires government entities to remove and replace pejorative language in official documents.*

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3489 · Provides for notification of emergency contact in event of death of senior citizen in senior citizen housing facility.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3510 · Requires county welfare agencies to be open on Saturday mornings.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3410 · Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3446 · 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 March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3463 · Updates references to DOC and DHS and refers to persons receiving services from DHS.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3360 · Clarifies DHS authority to license and regulate sober living homes.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3365 · Requires comparable level of services and supports to be provided to former residents of developmental centers transitioning to community placements and for placements to be located within 30 miles of closed centers.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3366 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to provide every person engaged in raising a dog for guide or service the right to access public facilities.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3379 · Harmonizes the disqualifying offenses and certain other criminal history record background check requirements applicable to home instructors employed under DOE or DHS authority.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3387 · Supplemental appropriation of $50 million from General Fund to DHS for substance abuse treatment and prevention.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3224 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3284 · Establishes security standards for judicial hearings at mental health facilities.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 30 · Increases amount of benefits under Work First New Jersey program.*

Sent February 18, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3076 · Requires DHS to conduct follow-up study of former residents of North Princeton Developmental Center.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3078 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3080 · Requires DHS to ensure that expedited benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are made available to certain households.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2867 · Provides advance care planning coverage for Medicaid recipients.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2888 · Exempts disabled persons from the payment of municipal parking meter fees unless otherwise posted.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2893 · Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2900 · Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2906 · Provides for termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; expands definition of "abused child."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2909 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2911 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2963 · "Protection for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Institutional and Community Settings Act."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2965 · Requires DOH to establish "New Jersey Autism Website."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3017 · Eliminates duplicative requirements for notification to counties of admissions for Division of Developmental Disabilities residential services and for maintenance of those records.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3020 · Concerns financial responsibility for inmates and certain legally charged patients transferred to psychiatric hospitals.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3022 · Requires court order to transfer person awaiting hearing for involuntary commitment from private hospital to State psychiatric hospital.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3023 · Provides alternate standard for involuntary commitment to treatment in out patient setting.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3026 · Requires DHS to verify level of severity of reports received about incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2648 · Requires DHS to establish training, educational assessment, and remedial instruction programs, and minimum educational standards for staff at State psychiatric hospitals.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2664 · Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2676 · Provides for notification of next-of-kin in event of death of senior citizen in senior housing facility.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2757 · Clarifies that persons unable to write because of disability may execute legal signatures using fingerprint or other identifying mark.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2769 · Requires fire suppression and alarm systems in certain group homes.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2775 · Allows primary caregiver of handicapped person and person with autism to apply for and use handicapped parking.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 493 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2777 · Requires DHS to request waiver of time limits for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients under certain circumstances.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2266 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2267 · Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2269 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2270 · Permits change in case manager for persons with developmental disabilities under certain circumstances.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2289 · Requires DHS to develop specific criteria for eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities for services from adult day health services facilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2293 · Requires AG to study use of stun guns by Human Services police officers.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2301 · Imposes moratorium on DHS transitions and transfers of residents of State developmental centers until certain conditions are met.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2302 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2303 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2318 · Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2322 · Requires DCPP to implement policies and procedures to ensure caseworker safety; "Leah's Law."

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2350 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2361 · Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2488 · Directs certain recoveries of federal funds for services to persons with developmental disabilities be used for grants to support community infrastructure purposes.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2503 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities; upgrades crimes committed against such individuals; and improves tranparency and accountability in investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of such individuals; designated as

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 228 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2504 · "Innovative Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act."

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2507 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2509 · Revises procedure for issuance of amended birth certificate for person who has undergone change in sex.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2568 · Extends eligibility for certain individuals for emergency assistance.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 112 · Provides for drug testing of adult recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 119 · Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 146 · Establishes Disparity in Treatment of Persons with Disabilities in Underrepresented Communities Commission in DCA.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 152 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 36 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 262 · Prohibits transfer of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State placements under certain conditions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 268 · Establishes a grant program for school districts to establish substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 320 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for personal care services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 331 · Allows gross income tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 366 · Criminalizes luring or enticing mentally incapacitated person to commit act likely to be injurious to his welfare.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 392 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions, earnings, and qualified distributions associated with special needs trusts.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 501 · Establishes certain requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 687 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 590 · Requires DHS to ensure distribution to senior citizens of notice from Division of Consumer Affairs concerning risks and prevention of fraud.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 595 · Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 624 · Requires beneficiary photo to be included on State-issued benefit debit cards.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 625 · Authorizes Governor to enter into interstate compact to clarify Fourteenth Amendment.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 645 · Establishes durational time limits for receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 660 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 691 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 834 · Prohibits certain mental health facilities, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, and homeless shelters in residential zones and within 1,000 feet of schools.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 840 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 889 · Revises treatment requirements for convicted drug offenders receiving general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 905 · Establishes bill of rights for authorized family members of persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 910 · Authorizes certain gestational carrier agreements.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 924 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; upgrades crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 926 · Implements person-first language and changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities or substance use disorders.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 260 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 929 · Denies custody and visitation rights to minor child by family members of individuals convicted of certain crimes.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 932 · Supplemental appropriation of $5 million to DHS to develop community residences for Division of Developmental Disabilities clients on the waiting list.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1006 · Allows adoptees access to nonidentifying family medical history information.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1009 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1012 · Prohibits emergency shelters for the homeless from refusing to provide services for minimum time frame unless shelters are at maximum capacity.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1013 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit persons with mental illness unless they pose danger.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1088 · Requires certain services be prearranged before homeless person is relocated.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1099 · Provides for involuntary commitment to treatment for substance use disorders.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1120 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons who are Elderly or Disabled."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1124 · Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1126 · Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1130 · 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 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1151 · Increases personal needs allowance to $55 for low income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1163 · Requires certification that persons directly or indirectly receiving State monies or privileges are not unauthorized aliens.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1200 · Revises distribution of Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1207 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1210 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 36 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1213 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1214 · Requires DHS to take action to raise public awareness of privacy laws that prevent disclosure of health care enrollment information to immigration authorities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1215 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1260 · Requires notification to Division of Child Protection and Permanency upon arrest of child's primary caregiver.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1289 · Authorizes special parking insignias for passenger automobiles used to transport the developmentally disabled.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1379 · Makes various changes to the "Law Against Discrimination"; repeals section 4 of P.L.1985, c.73.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1449 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1472 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1526 · Permits tax credit against gross income tax for certain adoption expenses.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1620 · Requires law enforcement be notified of application to expunge mental commitment record.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1662 · Requires development and maintenance of data dashboard report to advise of open bed availability in residential facilities providing behavioral health services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 131 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1750 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1875 · "HOPE Initiative Act;" requires establishment of public awareness campaign to educate citizens about dangers and causes of, and appropriate responses to, heroin and opioid addiction.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1976 · Requires Medicaid program to increase reimbursement for ambulance services provided to Medicaid recipients who are also Medicare eligible to Medicare rate.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2040 · Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2054 · Creates Voluntary Registry for Individuals with a Mental Illness or Developmental Disability.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2056 · Requires posting of information about availability of services from substance abuse treatment facilities on county and DHS websites.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2067 · Permits court to order involuntary outpatient treatment in any county; concerns patient compliance with taking medication.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2090 · Clarifies that definition of mental illness in law governing involuntary commitment to treatment includes substance use disorder if dangerous standard met.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2093 · Authorizes grandparents to obtain certified copies of death certificates of grandchildren.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2103 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2107 · Exempts homeless from fee for non-driver identification cards.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2189 · Concerns standard for involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · did not pass the General Assembly