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A 2705·NJ·house

Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: DePhillips, Christopher P. (R)
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AHN

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

The bill directs licensed group homes that serve adults with developmental disabilities to install video‑only cameras in shared spaces only when every resident and their authorized representative give written consent. It also establishes staff consent, visitor signage, a 90‑day footage retention rule, weekly device checks, and an annual state inspection, while ensuring that a resident’s refusal cannot block placement in a home.

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