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NJ S2387
NJ S2387Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill adds assistance for water utility bills to the Lifeline Credit Program, established pursuant to P.L.1979, c.197 (C.48:2-29.15 et seq.), and the Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program, established pursuant to P.L.1981, c.210 et seq. (C.48:2-29.30 et seq.). Under current law, these programs provide a $225 benefit only on gas and electric utility bills to eligible customers who are participating in the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program (PAAD), receiving or eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program established pursuant to P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85), or receiving disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act and also meet eligibility requirements for PAAD. Under this legislation, these programs would be expanded to include water utility bills.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Lifeline Credit Program and the Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program to include assistance for water utility bills, in addition to the current coverage for gas and electric utility bills. The eligible participants are those enrolled in, eligible for, or receiving benefits from the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or federal Social Security disability benefits. The bill maintains the existing $225 annual credit and requires the credit to be distributed equally across gas, electric, and water utility bills. The Commissioner of Human Services is responsible for administering these expanded programs and submitting an annual report to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2387 | 01/25/2024 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2387_I1.HTM | 01/30/2024 |
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