Human Services

Assembly Bill 5314 · Establishes requirements for Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS to review pending legislation for prospective effects on individuals with disabilities.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5317 · Requires each group home or other community-based residence for individuals with developmental disabilities to implement in-person family visitation policy as condition of licensure.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5319 · Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success; appropriates $1.8 million.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 887 · Requires DHS to contract with third party entity to apply risk reduction model to Medicaid prescription drug services.**

Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5305 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $10 million to Division of Developmental Disabilities for increase to Day Habilitation Program rates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5268 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $180 million to DCF and DHS for increased rates for social service providers in financial distress due to coronavirus disease 2019 public health crisis.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5269 · Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5270 · Establishes pilot programs for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health and 24-hour county substance use disorder crisis centers; revises requirements to become authorized medication-assisted treatment provider; appropriates $7 million.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5271 · Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5273 · Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program; appropriates funds for purposes of loan program.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5274 · Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5247 · Entitles legal guardians and certain other persons to receive detailed information and actual records in association with investigations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5248 · Establishing Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications in Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5249 · Renames Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, creates position of deputy ombudsman, and expands duties of office to apply to all persons with disabilities and their families.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5250 · Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5252 · Allows certain persons with developmental disabilities 21 years of age and older to attend special education programs and to simultaneously participate in adult day and employment programs.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5253 · Requires long-term care facilities to submit reports regarding residents with disabilities.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5254 · Requires hospitals to collect and report demographic data on people with disabilities who are tested or treated for COVID-19 during declared public health emergency.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5257 · Transfers New Jersey Group for Access and Integration Needs in Emergencies and Disasters from DHS to NJ State Police, revises membership requirements, and requires group to be consulted on certain matters.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5262 · Revises eligibility requirements for NJ Workability Program and Personal Assistance Services Program.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 120 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2441 · Revises and updates membership and purpose of Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 331 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5229 · Permits paramedics to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5159 · Requires DHS to conduct study of residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment availability provided under Medicaid, and to temporarily suspend Medicaid prior and continuing authorization requirements for short-term residential substance use

Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5164 · Requires Department of Human Services to annually report on health and well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5123 · Requires group homes and other community-based residential programs, as condition of licensure, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5127 · Designates each community college in State as provider of allowable services under SNAP Employment and Training Program.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5128 · Increases the frequency of permanency hearing from every 12 months to every six months.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5132 · Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4988 · Establishes New Jersey Direct Support Professional Core Competency Working Group.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5002 · Requires DHS to post copies of incident reports involving physical injuries, abuse, neglect, or exploitation in State developmental centers or community-based residential programs on its website.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 171 · Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 205 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4963 · Provides comprehensive Medicaid benefits to certain individuals formerly in foster care.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4969 · Establishes COVID-19 Local Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $4 million.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4790 · Requires DHS to contract with third party entity to apply risk reduction model to Medicaid prescription drug services.*

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4688 · Codifies and establishes certain network adequacy standards for pediatric primary and specialty care in Medicaid program.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4672 · Establishes Emergency Child Care Assistance Program for School Staff in DHS throughout duration of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4674 · "Personal Protective Equipment Insecurity Act"; requires Commissioner of Human Services to provide recipients of SNAP with stipend for personal protective equipment; appropriates $5 million from Coronavirus Relief Fund to DHS.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4591 · Requires data reporting and testing in certain substance use disorders treatment facilities during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent August 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4524 · Requires DHS to take certain measures concerning Integrated Case Management Services program.

Sent August 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2285 · Establishes standard medical expense deduction under SNAP for certain senior citizens.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4456 · Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Sent July 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4452 · Requires DHS, DOH, and DCF, in consultation with each other and various other interested parties, to develop public emergency response plan for licensed providers of services to individuals with disabilities.

Sent July 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4385 · Requires DHS to perform study regarding status of training and certification opportunities for direct support professionals.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4321 · Revises list of persons eligible for free or reduced fees for beach access; prohibits municipalities from preventing individuals with disabilities from using certain mobility devices on beaches.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4314 · Establishes COVID-19 Survivors Grant Program and appropriates $5 million.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4266 · Establishes "2020 New Jersey COVID-19 Medical Assistance Program;" appropriates $10 million.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4221 · Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's mental health and substance use disorder service systems.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 366 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4239 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities, during publichealth emergency, to develop guidance for in-person visitation at community-based residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities and require providers to allow such visita

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4240 · Provides for technological upgrade of application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4241 · Requires DHS to conduct biennial survey of SNAP experience.*

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4242 · Requires DHS to conduct public outreach regarding noncitizen SNAP participation.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4247 · Establishes COVID-19 Frontline Mental Health Claims Program in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS and makes appropriation.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4248 · Establishes temporary Pandemic PTSD Task Force.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4167 · Requires DHS to provide psychiatric service dogs to first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4168 · Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4151 · Revises and updates membership and purpose of Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 574 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4138 · Requires Department of Human Services to develop public emergency response plan for licensed providers of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4033 · Establishes "2020 New Jersey Burial Assistance Program;" appropriates $20 million.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4043 · Establishes COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program in DHS.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4084 · Clarifies DHS authority over sober living homes, and requires certain sober living homes to be dedicated for use by persons in substance use recovery who have other mental health disorders.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4085 · 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 May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4086 · Eliminates duplicative requirements for notification to counties of admissions for Division of Developmental Disabilities residential services and for maintenance of those records.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4088 · Modifies definition of "caregiver" for purposes of Statewide Respite Care Program.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4115 · Harmonizes the disqualifying offenses and certain other criminal history record background check requirements applicable to home instructors employed under DOE or DHS authority.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4116 · Provides alternate standard for involuntary commitment to treatment in outpatient setting.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4007 · Requires DOH to implement and oversee Isolation Prevention Project in long-term care facilities during public emergencies.

Sent May 4, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 101 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4013 · Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent, and to permit consensual use of such devices in private rooms.*

Sent May 4, 2020 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3885 · Provides that persons between 18 and 21 years of age with disabilities are eligible to receive direct support professional services from DHS.

Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3644 · Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3648 · "New Jersey Predatory Alienation Prevention and Consensual Response Act."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3678 · Clarifies that residents with mental illness or substance use disorders may be included on public safety special assistance municipal lists.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3685 · Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3744 · Provides for termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; expands definition of "abused child."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3771 · Establishes centralized, Statewide registry and auditing system for court-appointed guardians.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3777 · Establishes security standards for judicial hearings at mental health facilities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3795 · Requires standard certification period of 12 and 24 months, under certain circumstances, within SNAP.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3814 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 964 · Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3203 · Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3205 · Prohibits State from billing counties for cost of psychiatric hospitalization when patient or legally responsible relative is responsible for costs by court order.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3206 · Amends Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations act to provide $25 million of Expanded Addiction Initiatives appropriation to services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3227 · Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3229 · Updates certain provisions concerning legal settlements and persons in mental health facilities to reflect changes in civil union, same sex marriage, and parentage laws.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3265 · Establishes a Personal Care Assistance Task Force in Department of Human Services.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3266 · Requires Medicaid managed care organizations to notify certain beneficiaries of maximum coverage for personal care service hours.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 442 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3270 · 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 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3275 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3285 · Establishes Medicaid Services Review Task Force to study national treatment guidelines for certain Medicaid services.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3286 · Revises membership requirements for county mental health boards.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3292 · Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 209 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3317 · Authorizes special parking insignias for passenger automobiles used to transport the developmentally disabled.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3449 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3474 · Renames State's "Transgender Day of Remembrance" as "Babs Siperstein Transgender Day of Remembrance."

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3476 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3477 · Requires DHS to develop specific criteria for eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities for services from adult day health services facilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3478 · Establishes bill of rights for authorized family members of persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3479 · Permits change in case manager for persons with developmental disabilities under certain circumstances.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3494 · Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3501 · 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 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3511 · Requires DHS and other appropriate state agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3514 · Provides for establishment of three-year pilot program to expand provision of paratransit services in New Jersey.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3568 · Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3145 · Authorizes Assistant Commissioner of Division of Developmental Disabilities to establish exception rates, and programmatic and staffing requirements, for individuals with highly acute needs.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 654 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2876 · Requires DHS to establish sobriety standards and drug testing requirements for substance use disorder treatment centers and to conduct both announced and unscheduled inspections.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2883 · Establishes "Matthew's Law Limiting the Use of Restraints."

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2892 · Establishes Restaurant Meals Program in DHS; permits certain individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants; requires participation by certain restaurants operated by institutions of higher education.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2909 · Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2969 · Provides for drug testing of adult recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2972 · Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3004 · Revises eligibility for convicted drug offenders to receive general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 452 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3013 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3014 · Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3015 · Directs certain recoveries of federal funds for services to persons with developmental disabilities be used for grants to support community infrastructure purposes.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3069 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support United Way of New Jersey.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2646 · Establishes Medicaid program to provide housing-related services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2653 · Requires DHS to ensure that expedited benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are made available to certain households.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2663 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2668 · 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 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2713 · Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2721 · Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's developmental disability service system.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2728 · Expands membership and responsibilities of State Council of Developmental Disabilities.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2770 · Increases number of home health aide service hours provided to individual with disabilities residing on post-secondary school campus following initial assessment; Requires reassessment every six months.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2771 · Provides that persons between 18 and 21 years of age with disabilities are eligible to receive direct support professional services from DHS.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2772 · Authorizes certain Medicaid recipients residing on post-secondary school campus to participate remotely in meetings of non-medical nature regarding Medicaid benefits.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 454 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 249 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager providing services within Medicaid program to disclose certain information to DHS.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 487 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2363 · Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2411 · Requires initial Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare eligibility determinations to be made not later than 21 days following application submission; provides that NJ FamilyCare coverage is terminated whenever required premium is not paid for three consecutive month

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2423 · Authorizes payment for services rendered in excess of 40 hours per week under agency with choice self-directed employee model within self-directed services program.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2444 · Quinn Wilson's Law; provides a gross income tax credit for birth resulting in stillbirth.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2521 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2266 · Requires Medicaid cover professional violence prevention counseling services.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2269 · Requires hospitals to include warning in patient discharge papers concerning risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2270 · Requires DCA to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer voluntary recovery residence certification program.*

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2288 · "New Jersey Intergenerational Poverty Reduction Act."

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 197 · Expands availability of NJ Family Care Advantage program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 209 · Establishes Disparity in Treatment of Persons with Disabilities in Underrepresented Communities Commission in DCA.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 214 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 222 · Requires hospitals and homeless shelters to provide information on services and resources to individuals who are homeless or military veterans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Assembly Bill 242 · Clarifies that persons may execute legal signatures through handwriting, electronic signing, or use of fingerprint, thumbprint, or other identifying mark.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 276 · Prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturer from owning or operating drug rehabilitation facility licensed in State.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 375 · Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 530 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 581 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 611 · Designates Seeing Eye® dog as State Dog.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Assembly Bill 649 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 672 · Limits patient information behavioral health care providers may disclose to health insurance carriers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 676 · Creates Code Red alert to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 677 · Authorizes Overdose Prevention Centers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 683 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 684 · Authorizes appointment of limited guardian to direct treatment for person with substance use impairment, or involuntary commitment to treatment when substance use disorder poses imminent danger to self, others, or property.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 686 · Provides for establishment of internal Statewide discharge planning list to facilitate prompt and efficient discharge and transfer of patients with mental health or substance use disorders from hospitals to community-based residential facilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 692 · Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 693 · Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 695 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 695 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 709 · Establishes Division of Advocacy for Developmentally Disabled within Office of Public Defender; designates public defender for developmentally disabled clients in criminal cases.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 760 · Increases personal needs allowance to $55 for low income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 794 · Establishes procedure to enforce certain visitation rights of incapacitated persons and persons receiving care from caregiver.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 806 · Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 830 · Provides Medicaid coverage for certain home visitation program services under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 856 · Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 331 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 860 · Establishes "Task Force on Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 868 · Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 870 · Requires Director of Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS to evaluate and report on interactions occurring between law enforcement and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 331 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 998 · The "New Jersey Social Innovation Act"; establishes social innovation loan pilot program and study commission within EDA. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1002 · Establishes Medicaid Enrollee Encounter Database as part of iPHD Project.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1003 · Requires DHS to develop outreach plan to inform certain students about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 209 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1004 · Increases hourly limit of reimbursable personal care assistant services under NJ WorkAbility Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 512 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1005 · "Medicaid Transportation Brokerage Program Oversight and Accountability Act"; establishes vehicle, staffing, and performance standards, and review and reporting requirements for non-emergency medical transport provided under Medicaid transportation broker

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1008 · Repeals anachronistic sections of law pertaining to filial responsibility.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1012 · Establishes bundled payments pilot program in Medicaid.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1015 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning persons with disabilities and employment.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 428 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1016 · Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to design and make available to public webpage with employment information for persons with disabilities.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 428 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1017 · Requires Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action create "Model Employer for Persons with Disabilities" program for State government.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 428 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1018 · Directs New Jersey State Rehabilitation Council to conduct study to identify trends and gaps in employment of individuals with disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1019 · Requires county welfare agencies to conduct full eligibility screening of public assistance and social service programs for each applicant.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1020 · Requires certain hospitals and healthcare facilities to collect patients' gender and sexual orientation information.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1021 · Requires DHS to study emergency response services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1023 · Limits authority of DHS to impose liens and seek recovery from Medicaid recipient's estate after death.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1028 · Requires prescription drug services covered under Medicaid program to be provided via fee-for-service delivery system.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1033 · Provides tuition reimbursement to certain psychiatrists who contract with DCF.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1034 · Requires rate review study of provider reimbursement rates provided by Medicaid and Children's System of Care for pediatric and adult psychiatry services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1060 · Requires modernization of all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, and sexual orientation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1095 · Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1158 · Authorizes use of disability benefits for transportation provided by transportation network companies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 695 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1160 · Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1241 · Concerns expansion of services provided by DOH mental health screening services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1259 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager providing services within Medicaid program to disclose certain information to DHS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 517 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1272 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1287 · "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1307 · Revises distribution of Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1313 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1316 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1319 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1320 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1321 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1361 · Supplemental appropriation of $25 million to DOH to assist certain mental health and addiction service providers transitioning to fee-for-service reimbursement system.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1367 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to ensure coverage of respite care services for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries when primary payer denies coverage of such services for any reason.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1404 · Requires collection and reporting of information concerning crimes against the elderly and disabled.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1405 · Amends Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations act to increase appropriation from "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" to DOH for certain grant purposes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1443 · Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1579 · Requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 512 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1622 · Transfers authority over special nutrition assistance programs from DOH to DHS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1704 · Requires Department of Human Services to review Medicaid reimbursement to nursing homes under Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1716 · Allows primary caregiver of handicapped person and person with autism to apply for and use handicapped parking.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1758 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1793 · Permits tax credit against gross income tax for certain adoption expenses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1842 · "Homeless Bill of Rights."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1847 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to establish 24-hour, toll-free Mental Illness Resource Hotline and develop hotline connection system to ensure that callers are connected to other appropriate hotlines when needed.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2052 · Revises State marriage license application form to permit certain changes in middle name and surname.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2074 · Allows follow up calls from operators of NJ Suicide Hopeline to minors at risk of committing suicide.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2153 · Clarifies that definition of mental illness in law governing involuntary commitment to treatment includes substance use disorder if dangerous standard met.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2158 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2245 · Establishes procedures for involuntary civil commitment of children.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2259 · "Integrated Co-occurring Treatment Facility Construction Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $100,000,000 for facilities that treat substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days