Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line.
New Jersey's A-991 requires the Division of Aging Services to create a senior citizens telephone chat-line connecting older adults (60+) experiencing isolation with matched volunteers. Seniors or their families can register with personal details like interests and preferred call times, while volunteers (18+) register with their hobbies and location to enable matching. The bill mandates strict confidentiality for all registered participants and call content. It establishes a structured system for weekly emotional support calls without medical or financial provisions. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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