Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support programming to address family homelessness.
This bill creates the "New Jersey Family Homelessness Fund" allowing taxpayers to voluntarily add contributions to their state income tax refunds or enclose payments. It directly affects families facing homelessness in New Jersey by funding services through Family Promise affiliates. Key provisions require the state to annually allocate all collected funds to Family Promise's local affiliates for homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, and housing stabilization programs. Taxpayers can choose to contribute via their tax return, with no mandatory fees or tax increases.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Chris DePhillips
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