New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3992: Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 3992 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care. Primary sponsor: Joe Vitale (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Angela McKnight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee