A 5282 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands Information and Referral Services helpline in Division of Disability Services; appropriates $100,000.

This bill expands the Information and Referral Services helpline within New Jersey's Division of Disability Services to assist individuals with disabilities in planning visits to state and county public facilities. The new service will help callers find information on facility accessibility features like ramps and assistive technology, provide guidance on service animal policies, and coordinate necessary accommodations for appointments. To support this expansion, the legislation appropriates $100,000 for the Division of Disability Services to implement the program and consult with relevant agencies.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Heather Simmons
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