S 3459 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act."

S 3459 establishes a one-year pilot program in Hudson County for 50 homeless youth aged 18-24, providing a $5,000 one-time payment and a $1,200 monthly cash stipend for nine months. The program, administered by the state’s Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner, includes wraparound services like housing navigation, financial coaching, and mental health support. It requires collecting data on housing stability and economic outcomes without gathering citizenship or immigration information, and mandates a final report to the Governor and Legislature. The pilot aims to test whether direct cash assistance improves housing stability for youth facing homelessness in underserved communities.
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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