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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill requires minimum staff-to-resident ratios in veterans' memorial homes
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services must establish and maintain minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios for each State veterans' memorial home based on resident needs and facility size. The staffing ratios must be reviewed and adjusted at least quarterly, taking effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.
State veterans' memorial homes must alter their workforce management to ensure compliance with newly mandated nurse and aide quotas that scale with resident health conditions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State veterans' memorial homes
Must maintain and comply with newly established minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios determined by the division.
Direct care staff members
Registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides are subject to staffing ratio calculations based on facility size and resident acuity.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
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