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passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 3142: Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program authorizing $1 million annually in state grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The grants fund purchasing and rehabilitating abandoned homes for homeless veterans, as well as modifying existing primary residences for eligible veterans with disabilities or low income. Eligible veterans must be homeless (living in shelters, temporary housing, or without legal occupancy rights) or low-income (earning ≤50% of median household income). Grants can cover accessibility modifications (like ramps), home repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades that reduce utility costs by 10% or more.
Kristin Corrado (R) Daniel R. Benson (D) Troy Singleton (D) Paul Moriarty (D) · 16 co-sponsors
passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 5755: Enhances notice requirements and occupancy restrictions for hotels and multiple dwellings following determination of potentially hazardous condition.

This bill strengthens safety rules for hotels and multi-unit buildings in New Jersey when hazardous conditions are identified. It requires owners to provide written notice to occupants before restricting occupancy and sets clear limits on how many people can stay during repairs or hazards. The law directly affects hotel owners (buildings with 10+ units or 25+ sleeping spaces) and multiple dwelling owners (buildings with 3+ independently occupied units). Key provisions include standardized notice procedures and occupancy restrictions to protect residents until hazards are resolved, as defined under New Jersey's housing code.
Benjie Wimberly (D) Linda Carter (D) Nick Scutari (D) Shavonda Sumter (D) Troy Singleton (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 1181: Requires high school students to complete financial aid applications.*

New Jersey's Bill A1181 requires public high school and charter school students (starting with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class) to complete and submit a financial aid application as a graduation prerequisite, unless they qualify for a waiver. Students or their parents/guardians may request exemption via a signed waiver form, or school counselors may authorize exemptions for under-18 students when parental consent cannot be obtained. Schools must provide resources (like webinars and guides) to help students and families complete the application, and must annually notify families of this requirement. The bill ensures no student faces academic penalties for using an approved exemption.
Shirley Turner (D) Bob Singer (R) Mila M. Jasey (D) Britnee Timberlake (D) · 14 co-sponsors
passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 1100: Requires entities to remove abandoned lines and mark information on certain lines.*

This bill requires telecommunications and cable companies, as well as other entities owning lines, to remove abandoned lines (defined as those not used for 24 consecutive months or not maintained safely) and mark lines attached to buildings with their ownership details. It mandates that entities either correct or remove abandoned lines within 12 months of the bill's effective date and mark new or existing unmarked lines on structures with their name or identifier. Property owners and the Board of Utilities can request removal of suspected abandoned lines, with entities required to respond within five business days. The law applies specifically to above-ground lines used for telecommunications or cable service, excluding certain connected lines in residential/commercial areas.
Clinton Calabrese (D) Brian Stack (D) Teresa Ruiz (D) Angela McKnight (D) Raj Mukherji (D) · 12 co-sponsors
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