Creates Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson in Department of Treasury; appropriates $329,000.
This bill establishes an independent Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson within New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to serve as a dedicated advocate for nonprofit organizations. The ombudsperson, appointed by the Governor, will monitor state agencies' compliance with online resource portals for nonprofits, investigate complaints, provide technical assistance, and report annually on agency interactions. It requires state agencies to maintain updated, accessible online resource pages detailing funding, eligibility, and support services for nonprofits. The $329,000 appropriation funds the office's operations, directly affecting all nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) entities) and state agencies interacting with them.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
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