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Bill > A2430
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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
The bill requires the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in the Department of Human Services to study the feasibility of establishing a State program to enable pre-tax dollars to be used for funding special needs trusts for individuals with developmental disabilities. Under the provisions of the bill, DDD is required to consult with representatives of at least five advocacy groups representing the interests of persons with developmental disabilities or family members of persons with developmental disabilities, and is to review their recommendations about the need for special needs trusts and the information that would be useful to persons with developmental disabilities and their families, including information regarding how special needs trusts may be used to address the placement needs of persons with developmental disabilities. DDD also would be required to: electronically post informational resources regarding the potential benefits of establishing special needs trusts to provide for long-term care needs of individuals with developmental disabilities; and report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the Legislature within nine months after the effective date of the bill, at which point the bill would expire.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) within the Department of Human Services to investigate the possibility of creating a state program that would allow individuals with developmental disabilities to use pre-tax money to fund special needs trusts, which are legal arrangements designed to hold assets for a beneficiary without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid. As part of this study, the DDD must consult with at least five advocacy groups representing people with developmental disabilities or their families to gather recommendations on the need for these trusts and what information would be helpful to families, including how these trusts can assist with housing or placement needs. The DDD is also required to make information about the advantages of special needs trusts for long-term care publicly available online and then submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within nine months of the bill's enactment, after which the bill will expire.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
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/A2430 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2430_I1.HTM |
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