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NJ S285
Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
10/13/2022
10/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Office of Emergency Management to establish a permanent unit in the office to serve the needs of State residents with access and functional needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on residents of New Jersey with disabilities, older adults, and other at-risk groups, many of whom are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, as well as the consequences of other types of disasters and emergencies. In 2018, the CDC estimated that 24.6% of New Jersey adult residents had a disability, which is a sizeable portion of the State's population. The economic impact on people with disabilities and their families, as well as the burden on individual health as a result of the pandemic, are an existential threat to the disability community. Accordingly, it is in the public interest for the State to engage in comprehensive planning and coordination within the northern, central, and southern regions of the State to support residents with access and functional needs.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Office of Emergency Management to establish a permanent unit within the office to serve the needs of New Jersey residents with access and functional needs, such as those with disabilities, older adults, and people with limited English proficiency or access to transportation or financial resources. The unit's responsibilities include determining the needs of these residents before, during, and after disasters and emergencies, assessing the availability and accessibility of relevant resources and assistance, and coordinating with county and local emergency management offices to implement best practices to support residents with access and functional needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on these vulnerable populations in New Jersey, and this bill aims to address their existential threats by engaging in comprehensive planning and coordination across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Nellie Pou (D)*,
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Joe Lagana (D),
Declan O'Scanlon (R),
Jean Stanfield (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 10/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S285 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/285_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/285_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 10/13/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/285_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/285_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/285_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/285_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/285_I1.PDF |
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