Bill
Bill > S1187
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the recipients of emergency assistance may also receive temporary rental assistance, in addition to any other form of emergency assistance, in certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill provides that a recipient of emergency assistance may also receive temporary rental assistance if the person faces eviction and either of the following conditions are met: (1) the temporary rental assistance would be provided to maintain permanent housing, which is no longer affordable due to the loss of employment, temporary unemployment, underemployment, or other reasons; or (2) when it is determined that maintaining the unit in the current housing arrangement is the least costly alternative and preserves the family structure while the recipient searches for affordable housing.
AI Summary
This bill provides that recipients of emergency assistance may also receive temporary rental assistance in certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows for temporary rental assistance to be provided to maintain current permanent housing that is no longer affordable due to loss of employment, temporary unemployment, or underemployment, or to preserve the family structure while the recipient searches for affordable housing. The bill also sets limits on the amount of funding available for this temporary rental assistance and requires the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1187 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1187_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1187_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1187_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1187_I1.PDF |
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