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NJ A3004
NJ A3004Revises eligibility for convicted drug offenders to receive general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the eligibility requirements for general assistance benefits under the Work First New Jersey program for individuals convicted of an offense involving the use, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. Currently, persons convicted of offenses involving the use or possession of a controlled dangerous substance may be eligible for general assistance benefits if they enroll in or complete a licensed drug treatment program, and persons convicted of an offense involving the possession of a controlled dangerous substance are permanently ineligible for benefits. Certain exceptions to the requirement to complete a drug treatment program apply if no program was available or the applicant was excused from meeting the requirement for good cause. This bill revises these restrictions to provide that anyone who is convicted of an offense involving the use, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance will be eligible for general assistance benefits under the Work First New Jersey program if the individual completes a drug treatment program or otherwise qualifies for one of the current statutory exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill revises the eligibility requirements for general assistance benefits under the Work First New Jersey program for individuals convicted of an offense involving the use, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. Currently, individuals convicted of drug use or possession offenses may be eligible if they enroll in or complete a licensed drug treatment program, while those convicted of drug distribution offenses are permanently ineligible. This bill makes anyone convicted of a drug-related offense eligible for general assistance benefits if they complete a drug treatment program or qualify for one of the existing statutory exceptions, such as if no treatment program was available or they were excused from the requirement for good cause.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Transferred to Assembly Health Committee (on 05/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A3004 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3500/3004_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3500/3004_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3004_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3004_I1.PDF |
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