NJ strengthens enforcement over group homes for people with disabilities

New Jersey has new tools to hold accountable group homes for people with disabilities, including $25,000 fines for injuries from abuse or neglect.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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New Jersey officials now have much sharper tools to protect people with disabilities from abuse and neglect in group homes, thanks to a law that took effect July 1 allowing for state penalties of up to $25,000.

The law requires the state to issue a warning the first time a residential program for people with disabilities is caught causing abuse or institutional neglect, like failing to train and ensure staff is …

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