New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 816: Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 816 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee