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

Summary

The bill establishes the Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, an agency independent of other state departments that will oversee investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in state‑licensed residential and day‑habilitation programs. It applies to people with IDD who live in or receive services from those facilities and gives the governor‑appointed director authority to set policies, hire staff, and manage investigations. The aim is to improve safety and accountability for a vulnerable population.

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