Bill
Bill > A1182
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that within 180 days following the effective date of this act, the Department of Health shall develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program from available funds. The program shall consist of the periodic deployment of staffed vehicles to locations at or near nursing homes and senior citizen centers, events, gatherings, and low-income senior housing and other residences and forms of senior housing in this State to provide general assistance to senior citizens which shall include, but shall not be limited to, assistance with: completing applications, correspondence, food services, health care services, Internet access and use, legal services, making appointments, tax services, transportation, and the use of computers and mobile devices. This bill is based on the Ocean County MASH Unit-- a program implemented by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to help seniors in that county through the use of vehicles staffed by Ocean County Senior Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Health to develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program within 180 days of the law's effective date. The program would involve deploying staffed vehicles to locations near nursing homes, senior centers, low-income senior housing, and other senior residences to provide assistance with tasks such as completing applications, accessing healthcare and legal services, using technology, and arranging transportation. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement the program, and the bill takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1182 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1182_I1.HTM |
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