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Bill > A3992
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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 establishes "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act." The bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to establish a one-year "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program" to provide a one-time payment of $5,000 and a monthly direct cash stipend of $1,200 for nine months to 50 homeless youth in Hudson County. "Homeless youth" is defined as an emancipated minor or an individual who is of 18 to 24 years of age who lacks an adequate nighttime residence. Under the bill, the commissioner, in consultation with the Office of Homelessness Prevention in the Department of Community Affairs and certain service providers, is required to provide technical assistance and wraparound services to participants, assist participants in accessing other housing and assistance programs, and collect and analyze data related to housing status, economic stability, and other information relevant to the program. The bill requires the commissioner to submit a report no later than the first day of the sixth month following the conclusion of the one-year pilot program including findings, recommendations to improve the program, and a recommendation on whether the program should be continued or expanded. The bill provides that cash stipends are not considered income, assets, or personal property for the purpose of determining eligibility for a State-funded public assistance program for which the State has discretion to define income eligibility.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act," a one-year initiative led by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to provide financial assistance and support to 50 homeless youth in Hudson County. "Homeless youth" are defined as individuals aged 18 to 24, or emancipated minors, who lack a stable place to sleep, with "adequate nighttime residence" encompassing various forms of temporary or unstable housing. Participants will receive a one-time payment of $5,000 and a monthly direct cash stipend of $1,200 for nine months. The program will also offer "wraparound services," which are comprehensive support services like housing navigation, financial coaching, mental health care, and employment assistance, to help participants overcome barriers to stable housing and employment. The Commissioner, in collaboration with the Office of Homelessness Prevention and service providers, will collect data on participants' housing status and economic stability, and will submit a report with findings and recommendations for program continuation or expansion. Importantly, the cash stipends provided through this program will not be counted as income, assets, or personal property when determining eligibility for state-funded public assistance programs where the state has control over income eligibility criteria.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3992 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3992_I1.HTM |
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