Provides for establishment of three-year pilot program to expand provision of paratransit services in New Jersey.
This bill creates a three-year pilot program to expand paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities in New Jersey, focusing on areas not well served by the current Access Link program. It requires the state to designate three regions (southern, northern, central) and approve community-based organizations (prioritizing those serving seniors/disabled) to provide services under strict rules, including insurance coverage, vehicle standards (minimum four passengers plus driver), background checks, and a 15-minute pick-up commitment. Approved providers must maintain detailed service records (passenger logs, wait times, complaints) and complete staff training on serving people with disabilities. After the pilot, the state must report to the legislature on the program’s success and whether to make it permanent statewide.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Moen
DDemocratic
P
Jim Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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