Stipulates that qualifying applicant for personal assistance services who is primary caregiver of minor child is automatically eligible for services.
This bill automatically qualifies primary caregivers of minor children for New Jersey's Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP), provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. It requires county agencies to approve up to 40 hours per week of services - based on a needs assessment - without additional review for these applicants. The change expands the existing program, which previously required case-by-case evaluations for caregivers, to ensure immediate access to support for parents needing help with daily tasks like bathing, meal preparation, and mobility. This policy directly affects parents with permanent physical disabilities who are primary caregivers of children.
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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