Establishes "Household Water Assistance Program"; appropriates $75 million.
This bill establishes New Jersey's Household Water Assistance Program, providing financial help to low-income households struggling to pay water, sewer, and stormwater bills. It directly affects households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, those receiving specific benefits like SNAP or veterans' payments, or those facing temporary hardship (e.g., job loss, medical costs). Key provisions include direct bill assistance, debt relief for past-due payments, prevention of service disconnections, and support for water efficiency repairs. The program appropriates $75 million to cover these services, aiming to make water costs affordable while ensuring access to safe water.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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