A4537

Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4537 revises requirements for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, making it mandatory for all individuals to.

New Jersey A4537 amends the "Adult Protective Services Act" to mandate reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults by all individuals, not just specific professionals. It establishes penalties for failure to report, interference with evaluations, and interference with protective services. The bill also creates a public registry of substantiated cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, excluding personal information of the vulnerable adults.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee