Establishes "Household Water Assistance Program"; appropriates $75 million.
S 3533 establishes the "Household Water Assistance Program" with $75 million in funding to help low-income New Jersey households pay for water, sewer, and stormwater utility costs. It targets households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, those receiving benefits like SNAP or SSI, or those facing temporary financial hardship (e.g., job loss or medical expenses). The program prevents disconnections for nonpayment and restores service for households already disconnected due to unpaid bills. Administered by the Department of Community Affairs, it directly supports vulnerable households struggling with essential water service costs.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Linda Greenstein
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