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Committees · 2026–2027 Session

Aging and Human Services

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2006–2007 session.

Called Human Services in the 2006–2007 session to 2022–2023 session.

Other sessions: 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007

Members

In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills, so far

Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.

  • Bills sent233

    4% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out7%

    17 of 233; 1 moved on without a report, 5 stopped in committee, 210 still in committee

  • Time in committee102 days

    most between 37 and 119 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session on day 297 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027 · so far233 bills

    reported 7% · typically 102 days, most 37–119 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2024–2025254 bills

    reported 6% · typically 98 days, most 0–118 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2022–2023168 bills

    reported 14% · typically 73 days, most 34–87 · 0 amendments · 9 members

  • 2020–2021181 bills

    reported 8% · typically 20 days, most 20–63 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2018–2019175 bills

    reported 14% · typically 59 days, most 7–98 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2016–2017143 bills

    reported 21% · typically 35 days, most 12–73 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2014–2015122 bills

    reported 19% · typically 80 days, most 21–147 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2012–201365 bills

    reported 11% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2010–201179 bills

    reported 15% · typically 28 days, most 4–84 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2008–200999 bills

    reported 15% · typically 21 days, most 3–109 · 0 amendments · 11 members

  • 2006–200786 bills

    reported 9% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 11 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.

233 bills

  • Assembly Bill 5669 · Requires DHS to contract with State Medicaid pharmacy benefits manager to manage pharmacy benefits under Medicaid.

    Still in committee since October 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5687 · Increases ANCHOR property tax benefit for certain senior citizen tenants.

    Still in committee since October 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3066 · Requires DHS to review, and implement certain improvements to, Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program and to establish public-facing report card of managed care organization's coordination of program.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5612 · Makes FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to DHS for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5623 · Makes FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $2 million from General Fund to New Jersey Association of Centers for Independent Living.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3591 · Requires NJ FamilyCare reimbursement for pediatric medication management services provided for certain children by licensed pharmacist.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3592 · Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2210 · Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.

    Sent September 14, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5440 · Increases personal needs allowance for certain individuals by annual rate of inflation.

    Still in committee since September 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5472 · Requires procurement of management support and other services for certain nursing homes.

    Still in committee since September 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5473 · Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

    Still in committee since September 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5388 · Establishes "Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transparency and Accountability Act."

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5407 · Establishes Task Force on Aging in New Jersey in DOH.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5427 · Permits senior citizens to designate third party to be notified of delinquency in payment of mortgage or property taxes.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5436 · Adjusts monthly Medicaid capitation rate for participants in Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5340 · Provides gross income tax credit to qualified family caregivers for care and support expenses incurred for qualifying family members.

    Still in committee since June 28, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5341 · Establishes Age-Friendly State Advisory Council and New Jersey Age-Friendly Grants Program in DHS.

    Still in committee since June 28, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5344 · Establishes "Senior Social Isolation Prevention and Mental Health Access Act"; makes $1.8 million appropriation.

    Still in committee since June 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1526 · Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

    Still in committee since June 18, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2959 · Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*

    Still in committee since June 18, 2026

213 more
  • Assembly Bill 5282 · Expands Information and Referral Services helpline in Division of Disability Services; appropriates $100,000.

    Still in committee since June 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5213 · Requires automated external defibrillators in certain areas of age-restricted communities.

    Still in committee since June 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5214 · Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.

    Still in committee since June 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5140 · Establishes Task Force on Development and Implementation of Multi-Sector Plan on Aging.

    Still in committee since May 28, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5107 · Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.

    Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5080 · Concerns parking spaces restricted for persons with disabilities located near youth athletic fields.

    Still in committee since May 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2054 · Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.

    Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2247 · Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.*

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4799 · Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.

    Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 130 days

  • Assembly Bill 4895 · Requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services; establishes training and certification program for violence prevention professionals.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4896 · "Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4935 · Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4937 · Establishes grant program in DCA for installation of suicide deterrents on certain infrastructure; appropriates $10 million.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4950 · Establishes State grant program fund to incentivize municipalities to create senior snow removal programs; appropriates $2 million.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4808 · Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4830 · Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4839 · Requires DHS to submit Medicaid State plan amendment to federal government requesting approval to create Health Home Program for certain Medicaid beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4870 · Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4802 · Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person.

    Still in committee since March 23, 2026

  • Senate Bill 413 · Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

    Still in committee since March 23, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4702 · 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.

    Still in committee since March 16, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4722 · Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.

    Still in committee since March 16, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4723 · Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*

    Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 182 days

  • Assembly Bill 4536 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4537 · Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4559 · Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4598 · Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4599 · Establishes three-year Medicaid demonstration project to pay for certain drugs according to value-based system.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4600 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4604 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing certain persons with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4660 · 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.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4497 · Provides for drug testing of adult recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.

    Still in committee since March 9, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4445 · Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

    Still in committee since February 24, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4475 · Lowers age of eligibility for surviving spouse under homestead property tax reimbursement program from 65 to 62 years of age.

    Still in committee since February 24, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4482 · Establishes Statewide tele-psychiatry program within DHS; appropriates $4 million.

    Still in committee since February 24, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4485 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.

    Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 72 days

  • Senate Bill 2243 · Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*

    Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 202 days

  • Assembly Bill 4079 · 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.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4080 · Provides for certain pediatric NJ FamilyCare beneficiaries to maintain private duty nursing hours when transitioning to Managed Long Term Services and Supports; codifies and expands appeals provisions for private duty nursing services.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4141 · Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4175 · Requires residential psychiatric and long-term care facilities to provide certain financial information to facility residents and other individuals.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4177 · Requires DOH to develop mobile senior citizen assistance program.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4203 · 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.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4217 · Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4224 · Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4244 · Establishes Medicaid Managed Care Organization Oversight Program.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4249 · Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4265 · Requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain primary and mental health care services match reimbursement rates under Medicare.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4269 · Authorizes home care for individuals who are disabled or elderly and requires health insurance coverage therefor.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4280 · Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 102 days

  • Assembly Bill 4293 · Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 102 days

  • Assembly Bill 4308 · Requires DHS to increase home and community-based services under Medicaid.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4310 · Clarifies staff training requirements at long-term care facilities regarding care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and intersex seniors and seniors living with HIV.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4317 · Stipulates that qualifying applicant for personal assistance services who is primary caregiver of minor child is automatically eligible for services.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days

  • Assembly Bill 4327 · Revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications; exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during look back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4329 · Concerns security measures for retirement communities and other hotels and multiple dwellings.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4332 · Establishes central registry for, and provides for informational outreach to, senior citizens living in New Jersey.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4334 · Revises infection control regulation in long-term care facilities.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4335 · Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for planned home childbirth.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4337 · Requires each nursing home to employ patient advocate.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4338 · Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 102 days

  • Assembly Bill 4340 · Imposes minimum staffing requirements and certain reporting requirements on certain long-term care facilities.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4342 · Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified homemaker-home health aides and provide services to certain Medicaid and Medicaid-Medicare dually eligible enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4355 · Requires Division of Aging Services to establish one application form for programs providing services to certain adults.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4376 · Establishes crime of selling certain counterfeit items; establishes enhanced penalties for crime if committed against senior citizen.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4410 · Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 474 · Requires DHS to establish system to ensure distribution of funds for certain support services for General Assistance beneficiaries ceases upon beneficiary's exit from support service.

    Still in committee since February 12, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4008 · Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4009 · "Fair Funding for Vulnerable Residents Act"; establishes direct care ratio requirement for certain providers of services to adults or children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 309 · "Jillian's Law", mandates institutional commitment for certain persons found not competent to stand trial.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 350 · Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 364 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to develop guidelines for tiered group home placements and transfers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 391 · Establishes New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry; requires establishment of educational curricula related to human trafficking.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 399 · Establishes New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council in DHS.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 400 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to reopen programs providing functional services to persons with developmental disabilities in same manner as schools.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 401 · Requires long-term care facilities to submit reports regarding residents with disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 403 · Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 417 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 420 · Provides gross income tax credit to qualified caregivers for care and support expenses incurred for qualifying relative or individual with disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 431 · Establishes civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation or bullying of minor or adult with disability; provides that bullying of vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and report to law enforcement.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 474 · Requires DHS to establish system to ensure distribution of funds for certain support services for General Assistance beneficiaries ceases upon beneficiary's exit from support service.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days

  • Assembly Bill 577 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 620 · Requires DHS to establish program to assist children with incarcerated non-custodial parents in enrolling in safety net programs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 656 · Authorizes special parking insignias for passenger automobiles used to transport the developmentally disabled.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 686 · Exempts senior citizens and blind or disabled persons from certain realty transfer fees.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 731 · Provides gross income tax deduction for senior citizens for certain medical expenses for in-home care or care in assisted living and long-term care facilities and funeral expenses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 745 · Provides gross income tax credit to qualified caregivers for care and support expenses incurred for qualifying senior parent.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 787 · Regulates use of social care information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 816 · Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 818 · Expands membership and responsibilities of State Council of Developmental Disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 882 · Expands oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 894 · Establishes annual cost of living adjustment, based on Consumer Price Index, to base Medicaid per diem rates for assisted living programs; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 926 · Requires Medicaid coverage for assisted living services for individuals with serious mental illnesses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 946 · "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 952 · Creates crime of fiscal victimization against senior citizens or disabled persons.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 965 · Revises and updates law pertaining to guardianship to encourage ethical conduct by guardians and to provide stronger protections for wards and proposed wards.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 968 · Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 969 · Establishes Office of Professional Corporate Guardians.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 983 · Requires public high schools to display public awareness sign on human trafficking.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 985 · "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 State's non-emergency medical transportation brokerage program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 990 · Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 991 · Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 992 · Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 993 · Establishes framework for appointment of receiver for provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 994 · Establishes certain governance and service standards for developmental disability service providers; appropriates $300,000.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 998 · Directs DHS to establish Children's Partial Hospitalization Pilot Program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1017 · Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appropriates $1 million.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1125 · Establishes Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications in Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1126 · Provides for preparation and distribution of written notice to senior citizens concerning risks and prevention of fraud and identity theft.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1153 · Increases personal needs allowance to $100 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1194 · Prohibits DHS from deeming certain teachers and school employees ineligible for child care subsidies due to number of hours worked when school is not in session for students.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1205 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1279 · Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1299 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1363 · Requires DHS to take action to raise public awareness of privacy laws that prevent disclosure of health care enrollment information to immigration authorities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1433 · Establishes "Task Force on Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1475 · Requires DHS to set reimbursement rates for owners or operators of group homes providing individual support services to certain persons with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1476 · Establishes procedures for sale of certain State-owned properties used by agencies or organizations providing housing to adults with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1477 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1494 · Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1512 · Allows follow up calls from operators of NJ Suicide Hopeline to minors at risk of committing suicide.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1557 · Establishes "New Jersey Alzheimer's Disease Master Plan Study Commission."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1606 · Establishes two-year pilot program for certain mental health care facilities to treat additional juvenile patients.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1611 · Removes income-based limitations on gross income tax exclusion for pension and retirement income.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1614 · Permits certain adult day care centers and group homes to restrict access to certain persons who violate food restriction policies.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1631 · Establishes pilot program providing NJ FamilyCare eligibility for children with special needs who would otherwise be ineligible due to parental income and assets, and requires DHS commissioner to conduct study.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1649 · Allows dog owners to procure identification cards for guide or service dogs; appropriates $100,000.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1650 · Requires DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to construct suicide prevention barriers at certain bridges or overpasses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1721 · Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1752 · Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1756 · 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.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1776 · Allows credit against corporation business tax and gross income tax liability for employing persons with a developmental disability.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1788 · Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1792 · Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1904 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $8 million to DHS to increase reimbursement for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to certain beneficiaries of Work First New Jersey and Supplemental Security Income programs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1997 · Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2011 · Requires Commissioners of DOH and DHS to perform language needs assessment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2023 · Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2039 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2058 · Requires DHS to reformat MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2070 · Expands availability of NJ FamilyCare Advantage program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2107 · Requires Department of Treasury and DHS to annually identify State funds available for NJ FamilyCare, evaluate program, and create prioritized list of initiatives to improve quality of care under program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2120 · Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse inpatient providers for long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs at outpatient reimbursement rate.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2121 · Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2157 · Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2161 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2202 · Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days

  • Assembly Bill 2206 · Increases pay for certified nurse aides; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2207 · The "Certified Medication Aide in Nursing Homes Staffing Support Act;" authorizes certified medication aides to administer medications to nursing home residents.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days

  • Assembly Bill 2208 · Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2213 · Increases pay for direct support professionals; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2215 · Increases resource threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2216 · Requires several State agencies to review and increase, if authorized, income eligibility standards for certain public assistance, school nutrition, and higher education student financial assistance programs; makes an appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2224 · Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2230 · Increases income threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2231 · Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2239 · Establishes consumer-facing portal for elevator maintenance for owners of certain buildings to provide information on elevator servicer; requires certain signage; requires DCA to establish senior housing elevator maintenance loan program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2241 · Establishes Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Program in DHS.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2247 · Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.*

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days

  • Assembly Bill 2248 · Requires DHS and DOH to conduct study on projected impact of federal Medicaid funding cuts.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2249 · Establishes NJ FamilyCare Stabilization Fund.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2250 · Establishes commission to examine impact of federal funding cuts on State's Medicaid program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2251 · Establishes limited medical benefit program for individuals losing NJ FamilyCare coverage under "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"; establishes medical relief fund in Treasury; appropriates funds.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2252 · Increases Work First New Jersey Child Care appropriation by $28 million in FY2026 annual appropriations act to ensure full funding of child care subsidy program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2253 · Codifies and requires Legislative authorization for reductions in minimum NJ FamilyCare eligibility levels and benefits.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2266 · Requires Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via clubhouse program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2339 · Provides for establishment of three-year pilot program to expand provision of paratransit services in New Jersey.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2378 · Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2381 · Expands involuntary commitment clinical testimony requirement to include wider range of mental health service providers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2421 · Requires continuing care retirement community agreements to require refund of refundable entrance fees within one year.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2427 · Establishes Medication Management, Outreach, and Support Program in DHS; appropriates $8 million.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2428 · Establishes "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $11.7 million.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2430 · Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2432 · 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.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2436 · Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DHS and expansion of program to all counties.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2456 · Establishes programs to address needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2576 · Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2581 · Permits children age three through five to receive early intervention services under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2648 · Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2664 · Requires biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2691 · Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 114 days

  • Assembly Bill 2697 · Prohibits nursing homes from restricting patients from obtaining drugs through prescription drug program offered by federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2728 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2788 · Reestablishes senior citizen supplemental stabilization aid.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2836 · Increases resource threshold for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3035 · Requires long-term care facilities to meet with residents and residents' families to review emergency contact information and to offer residents opportunity to update information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3048 · Establishes Senior Citizen Transportation Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $2.5 million for grant program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3127 · Establishes certain requirements for Medicare supplement policy premiums.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3245 · Establishes "Anthony's Legacy Act"; provides special consideration for certain grandparents applying for visitation rights.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3287 · Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3311 · Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3322 · "Homeless Bill of Rights."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3332 · Requires Medicaid coverage of social day care services for senior citizens.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3344 · "Mental Health Access Act;" increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3433 · Excuses person 70 years of age or older from jury service.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3464 · Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3468 · Requires each State cabinet level department to establish office dedicated to language and disability access.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3476 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services by $4.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3501 · Requires DHS and DCF to employ Director of Medical Services; appropriates $480,000.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3502 · Mandates Division of Developmental Disabilities service providers to complete workforce survey.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3597 · Provides for annual fellowship stipends for Direct Support Professional Career Development Program participants.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3605 · Supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DHS for Larc Norcross School Special Needs Adult Program transportation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3617 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain taxpayers who pay tuition costs for nurse aide in long-term care facilities training program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3624 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3627 · Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for homeless persons.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3628 · "New Jersey Disability Savings Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3673 · Increases hourly limit of reimbursable personal care assistant services under NJ WorkAbility Program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3677 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to long-term care facilities that increase number of residential units reserved for single occupancy by at least five percent.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3773 · Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3791 · Provides gross income tax exclusion for minimum required distributions from qualified retirement plans.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3872 · Requires prescription drug services covered under Medicaid program to be provided via fee-for-service delivery system.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3883 · Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.*

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3983 · Excludes certain income earned from health promotion or disease prevention work from income eligibility determination under NJ FamilyCare, WFNJ, and NJ SNAP.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026