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A 1605

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Al Taylor

The bill requires the Division of Developmental Disabilities to publish a current, comprehensive list of all services and eligibility criteria, accessible online and in print.

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Bill Summary · A 1605

Bill A 1605 — Summary

Note: The bill’s listed title appears to pertain to a municipal deposit program, but the introduced version text focuses on services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The summary below is based on the introduced version content.

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1605
  • Introduced: January 9, 2024
  • Current Status: Referred to BANKS (and listed actions show a referral on 2025-01-10)
  • Purpose (as introduced): To ensure the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) within the Department of Human Services (DHS) provides the public with a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities, including eligibility criteria and related planning resources.

Key Provisions

Section 1 – Public List of Services and Supports

  • The DDD must publish a comprehensive list of services and supports on the DHS website and in print upon request.
  • The list must include:
    • A detailed description of available services and supports, including:
    • Supports Program (including services for individuals in unlicensed settings like their own home or a family home)
    • Community Care Waiver (for individuals in licensed residential settings such as group homes, supervised apartments, supported living arrangements)
    • Self-directed services program (per P.L.2008, c.128)
    • Any other program funded in whole or part by the DDD
    • Specific eligibility criteria for each program, covering:
    • Medicaid application and eligibility requirements
    • Level of care needed
    • Needs assessment and the range of funding available based on needs
    • Information on transitional planning for individuals with developmental disabilities
    • Guardianship services provided by DDD
    • Any other information deemed necessary by DDD to help obtain services

Section 1 – Administration Requirements

  • The DDD must:
    • Update the list as necessary to reflect current and comprehensive offerings
    • Prominently display information about webinars or presentations offered by DDD that aid individuals in obtaining services

Section 2 – Effective Date

  • The act takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families/guardians seeking services and supports from DDD.
  • Secondary: Service providers and advocates who rely on clear, up-to-date program descriptions and eligibility criteria.
  • State agencies: Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (responsible for maintaining the list and communications).

Implementation and Timeline

  • Publishing requirement begins upon enactment completion, with the list updated as needed.
  • Delivery channels: DHS website and printed materials; inclusion of webinars/presentations information.

Legislative History and Related Bills

  • Introduced in the Assembly on 2024-01-09; referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services.
  • Referred to BANKS on 2025-01-10 (status shown as Banks referral).
  • Related companion bills and prior-session bills include S 2323 and multiple others (listed as related).

Notes

  • No specific funding appropriation is indicated in the text provided.
  • The content emphasizes transparency and accessibility of information rather than creating new services or changing funding levels.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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