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NJ A3948

NJ A3948
Allows each county to create central registry and provide emergency supply kits to distribute to senior residents during emergencies.


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Introduced
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows each county in the State to establish a central registry that allows senior residents, 65 years of age or older, to voluntarily register to receive additional assistance during an emergency. A county that creates a central registry is to conduct a public awareness campaign, utilizing the Internet and any other available resources, to inform the general public of the importance of registration by senior residents so that appropriate preparations may be made to ensure that these individuals receive necessary assistance. Each county in the State may prepare and provide emergency supply kits for senior residents, who have registered to receive additional assistance. The items within these emergency supply kits would be determined by each county office of emergency management in accordance with section 20 of P.L.1989, c.222 (C.App.A:9-43.3).

AI Summary

This bill allows each county in the state to establish a central registry that enables senior residents (65 years of age or older) to voluntarily register to receive additional assistance during emergencies. The county must conduct a public awareness campaign to inform senior residents about the registry. The information collected in the registry will be used only by the county office of emergency management to prepare for and provide assistance to the registered seniors. The bill also authorizes counties to prepare and provide emergency supply kits for registered senior residents. Funding for the operating expenses of preparing these emergency supply kits is appropriated from the General Fund.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 03/04/2024)

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