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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families establish policies and procedures to allow for the disbursement of adoption subsidy payments by direct deposit into an adoptive parent's bank account upon written request of the adoptive parent. Currently, adoption subsidy payments are made by paper check and mailed by the Department of Treasury to the adoptive parent's current mailing address.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, a state agency responsible for child welfare, to create a system for adoptive parents to receive their adoption subsidy payments, which are financial assistance provided to help cover the costs of adopting a child, directly into their bank accounts through direct deposit, instead of solely relying on paper checks. This change will be implemented upon a written request from the adoptive parent, offering a more convenient and potentially faster method of payment compared to the current practice of mailing checks.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2576 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2576_I1.HTM |
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