This bill provides $1.5 million in supplemental funding from the state General Fund to support two specific programs run by the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. $1 million is allocated to the Department of Health for the "Pledge to Connect Program," which helps connect hospital emergency department patients with behavioral health needs to community-based outpatient care. An additional $500,000 goes to the Department of Community Affairs for the "Housing First Program," which provides permanent housing and support services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in Camden. The funding aims to continue these established programs that reduce emergency room visits and address homelessness.
This bill amends New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2026 budget to redirect $500,000 originally designated for the City of Camden's Capital Projects fund to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership, a local nonprofit. The reassignment shifts funds from city capital projects to support the nonprofit's work revitalizing Camden's Parkside neighborhood through commercial development, housing, and community initiatives. This is a procedural budget adjustment that changes fund allocation without creating new policies or altering overall spending levels. The bill specifically updates the appropriations act's line items to reflect this reallocation.
New Jersey's S 2191 would make individual owners, managers, and officers of LLCs and corporations personally liable for unpaid housing, building, or health code violations when acting as residential landlords. It applies if three or more charges remain unpaid 13 months after the first due date, after proper notice is sent to all relevant parties (including mortgage holders). The bill requires the individual to hold at least a 10% ownership stake in a member-managed LLC or serve as a director/officer, with a defense available if they couldn't influence payment. This expands liability beyond the entity itself to specific individuals under defined conditions. The bill is currently pending in the Senate (introduced January 13, 2026).
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create rules allowing low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to their income for community solar program participation, instead of providing traditional income documentation. It directly affects households qualifying as low- or moderate-income who wish to join community solar programs established under 2018 law (P.L.2018, c.17). The key provision replaces current income verification requirements with a self-attestation method, to be defined by the BPU in new regulations. This change aims to simplify access to community solar benefits for qualifying residents.
This bill (S 136) raises the annual income limit for New Jersey residents to qualify for homestead property tax reimbursement. It increases the current $150,000 income cap (for 2022 and later) to a higher amount for future tax years, making the program accessible to more homeowners. The reimbursement helps eligible homeowners - aged 65+ or disabled persons who own or lease their primary residence - get back some property taxes paid above a base-year amount. This change directly affects low-to-moderate-income elderly and disabled homeowners who currently exceed the income threshold. The bill amends existing law to adjust this income limit annually, aligning it with inflation or other factors as specified in the original statute.
SCR 26 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand New Jersey's homestead property tax rebate program. It would allow honorably discharged veterans who served during wartime or emergencies, as defined by the Legislature, and their unmarried surviving spouses (including spouses of veterans who died while on active duty) to receive the same larger tax rebate currently available to senior citizens (65+) and disabled residents. This change would make approximately 330,000 veterans or their surviving spouses eligible for the enhanced rebate, which averages $410 annually, in addition to their existing $50 property tax deduction. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee after being introduced on January 13, 2026.
This bill requires mortgage lenders in New Jersey to provide detailed foreclosure notices that explicitly inform borrowers of free housing counseling services through the Foreclosure Mediation Program. It directly affects residential mortgage debtors facing foreclosure, particularly those with properties subject to affordability restrictions. The key provision mandates that notices include specific information about accessing no-cost counseling, regardless of whether the borrower participates in mediation. This expands access by requiring lenders to include contact details for the program and clarify that counseling is available at no cost to the debtor. The bill amends existing foreclosure notice requirements under P.L.1995, c.244 and P.L.2019, c.64.
This bill (S 2707) caps annual electric and gas utility rate increases for residential customers in New Jersey, prohibiting the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) from approving hikes that would raise the average residential bill by more than 2% over any five-year period. It directly affects residential utility customers by limiting how much their monthly bills can rise through regulated rate changes. The key provision requires the BPU to reject any proposed rate increase that exceeds this 2% cumulative cap over five years. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment and aims to provide predictable utility cost stability for households.
S 2846 establishes a five-year pilot program in New Jersey's Department of Education to support low-income households through integrated services for both parents/caregivers and children. The program will operate in municipalities with poverty rates at least twice the statewide average, providing bundled services like early learning, adult education, job training, childcare, housing assistance, and health services - all coordinated at a single location. It requires a long-term plan for statewide expansion, partnerships with philanthropic organizations, and a workforce liaison to align services with employer needs. An interagency working group will oversee implementation and report on outcomes - including family economic stability, school readiness, and workforce success - within four years.
This bill requires landlords in New Jersey to notify tenants about potential damage or hazards from construction or work on adjacent properties. Landlords must provide tenants with written notices received from neighbors (like contractors or government entities) within five business days, or before starting work that could create hazards. The notice can be delivered by mail, posting, or email, and landlords who fail to comply face penalties of up to $200 per offense. It applies to most residential rentals (excluding small owner-occupied properties and hotels) but does not cover seasonal rentals under 125 days.
