New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3638: Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3638 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr., Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.. It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee