Lawmakers ok tougher scrutiny of n. J. Group homes after death of advocate's son

TRENTON — Eliciting wild applause and chants of “thank you” from a gathering of families at the Statehouse, the state Senate Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would impose tougher scrutiny on the operators and employees of group homes for people with developmental disabilities. The 32-0 vote sends the “Stephen Komninos Law” to Gov. Chris…

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