The bill establishes a maximum limit of 90 hours of respite care services for families of eligible children, funded through the Division of the Children's System of Care in the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. These services can be provided by either agency-hired or self-hired respite workers over a 90-day period. The Commissioner of Children and Families is tasked with utilizing available state and federal funds to implement this provision. The bill also defines key terms such as "agency-hired respite worker," "respite care," and "self-hired respite worker" to clarify the roles and responsibilities involved in providing respite care.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Children and Families adopt necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to ensure the effective implementation of the act. The provisions of this act are set to take effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on June 28, 2024.