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NJ S 3638

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

New Jersey · 222 · upper

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Did NJ S 3638 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 3638 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-24): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

What is NJ S 3638 about?

NJ S 3638 is a bill in the 222 titled “Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 3638?

Amato, Carmen F., Jr., Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 3638, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-02-24
Latest action
2026-02-24 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Sponsors

  • Amato, Carmen F., Jr.primary
  • Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.primary
  • Burgess, Renee C.cosponsor
  • Corrado, Kristin M.cosponsor
  • Bucco, Anthony M.cosponsor
  • McKnight, Angela V.cosponsor
  • Holzapfel, James W.cosponsor
  • Schepisi, Holly T.cosponsor
  • Bramnick, Jon M.cosponsor
  • Singleton, Troycosponsor
  • Henry, Owencosponsor
  • Turner, Shirley K.cosponsor
  • Cryan, Joseph P.cosponsor
  • Gopal, Vincosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-24

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3638

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