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A view of the Senate Chambers from the 2010-2011 Senate Reorganization.

31 Jan: Governor Signs Weinberg/Van Drew/Whelan Bill To Protect Residents From Assisted-Living Facility Scams

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg, Jeff Van Drew and Jim Whelan to close a loophole in state law that a company used to scam residents out of their life savings has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.

“The deceptive practices employed by this company were inexcusable,” said Senator Weinberg (D-Bergen), Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “This law will ensure that people who spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to live in a facility are not left homeless because the company decides taking in a different resident would be more profitable.”

“This company’s business model was built entirely around bilking senior citizens out of their personal savings. Their actions are absolutely indefensible,” said Senator Van Drew (D-Cape May/Cumberland/Atlantic). “This law will ensure that when companies tell residents they can stay in a facility, even if they utilize Medicaid, they are forced to keep their promise or pay a hefty price for their residents’ future care.”

A view of the Senate Chambers from the 2010-2011 Senate Reorganization.

13 Dec: Weinberg/Van Drew/Whelan Bill To Protect Residents From Assisted-Living Facility Scams Clears Final Legislative Hurdle

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg, Jeff Van Drew and Jim Whelan to close a loophole in state law that a company has used to scam residents out of their life savings today received final approved by the full Senate. It now heads to the desk of Governor Chris Christie.

“The deceptive practices employed by this company are inexcusable,” said Senator Weinberg (D-Bergen), Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “This legislation will ensure that people who spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to live in a facility are not left homeless because the company decides taking in a different resident would be more profitable.”

08 Nov: Weinberg/Whelan Bill To Protect Residents From Assisted-Living Facility Scams Clears Health Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic) to close a loophole in state law that a company has used to scam residents out of their life savings today cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

“The business practices employed by this company are absolutely horrific,” said Senator Weinberg, Chair of the Committee. “This legislation will ensure that people who spend their life savings to make assisted living facilities their homes are not thrown out on the streets when a facility owner decides to get rid of its operating license rather than comply with state rules.”