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NJ A3922
NJ A3922Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
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 existing Lifeline Credit Program and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program to include assistance for water utility bills, in addition to the current gas and electric utility bill assistance. The programs provide a $225 annual credit to eligible customers, such as those participating in the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or receiving federal Social Security disability benefits. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to report annually on the implementation and impact of these expanded programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 03/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3922 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3922_I1.HTM |
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