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NJ A1030
NJ A1030Requires DCA to verify income of low-income home energy assistance benefit applicants.
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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 the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to verify the income of applicants for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits before awarding benefits under LIHEAP. The bill requires the DCA to cross-check applicants with income data supplied by both the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury before awarding LIHEAP benefits. This bill also permits the DCA to utilize a third-party commercial consumer reporting agency, in accordance with the federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act," for the purpose of acquiring an applicant's necessary income information. The cross-check required by this bill may be made on a random or risk basis, except that every applicant claiming to have no income is to be subjected to an income verification review.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to verify the income of applicants for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal program designed to help low-income households with their energy bills, before awarding them benefits. To do this, the DCA must cross-check applicant information with income data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Division of Taxation within the Department of the Treasury. This verification process can be done randomly or based on risk, but every applicant who claims to have no income will be subject to a review. Additionally, the DCA is permitted to use a third-party commercial consumer reporting agency, following federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act" guidelines, to obtain necessary income information.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1030 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1030_I1.HTM |
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