Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line.
This bill establishes a New Jersey telephone chat-line program to connect seniors aged 60+ who feel isolated with trained volunteers for weekly supportive phone calls. Seniors (or their family/guardians) register with details about their interests, hobbies, and preferred call times, while volunteers (18+) provide similar information to enable matching based on shared interests and location. The program requires strict confidentiality for all participant information and call content. It directs the Division of Aging Services to implement the program immediately with no additional funding or timeline specified.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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