Establishes Recovery Housing Assistance Program in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

This bill creates the Recovery Housing Assistance Program in New Jersey to assist individuals recovering from substance use disorders with stable, temporary housing and related support services. Administered by the Department of Community Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, the program provides up to 12 months of transitional housing, substance use support, workforce development, and help securing permanent housing, with priority given to those recently discharged from inpatient treatment or involved in the criminal justice system. The legislation establishes a dedicated fund and appropriates $5 million from the General Finance to cover operational costs, rental assistance, and other program expenses. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Community Affairs adopt necessary rules and submit annual reports on program performance to the Governor and Legislature.