S 2853 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes central registry for, and provides for informational outreach to, senior citizens living in New Jersey.

This bill creates a voluntary central registry for New Jersey residents aged 65 or older. It allows the Division of Aging Services to collect basic contact information (name, address, phone, email) to compile statistics on senior populations and provide emergency wellness checks during crises. The registry also shares links to services like NJ SAVE and Area Agencies on Aging, with strict confidentiality protections preventing public disclosure of personal data. Seniors can request removal after a 21-day waiting period, and the state will conduct a public awareness campaign in English and Spanish targeting those 64+ years old.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Angela McKnight
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