A905

Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A905 regulates residential mental health treatment facilities, requiring licensure and setting standards for care.

New Jersey A905 establishes regulations for residential mental health treatment facilities, requiring them to provide Level 3.5 care according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Facilities must offer 24/7 structured living environments for patients needing support but not requiring inpatient hospitalization. They must also provide health services for limited periods to prepare patients for lower care levels and avoid retrospective or concurrent medical necessity reviews.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Infrastructure Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee