Bill
Bill > A3696
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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 the "South Jersey Community Resilience Center" administered by the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Health, and appropriates $500,000. Designates $500,000 from the General Fund to establish a South Jersey Community Resilience Center in Atlantic City. The purpose of the center is to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Jersey. Currently, no LGBTQIA+ resource center exists in South Jersey. The proposed center in Atlantic City aims to address this gap by providing a centralized hub for LGBTQIA+ individuals and organizations. The center is to: (1) Provide access to LGBTQIA+-specific resources and services; (2) Offer peer discussion groups, mental health workshops, and community-building activities; (3) Host educational seminars and house materials on LGBTQIA+ healthcare matters; (4) Reduce barriers to accessing essential services, including healthcare, personal care, community support, and advocacy; (5) Serve as an event, meeting, and collaboration space for LGBTQIA+ organizations and individuals; and (6) Create a sense of safety and belonging for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "South Jersey Community Resilience Center" in Atlantic City, which will be managed by the Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Department of Health, and appropriates $500,000 from the state's General Fund to make it operational. The center's primary purpose is to offer a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and others) individuals in South Jersey, addressing the current lack of such dedicated resources in the region. It will provide access to LGBTQIA+-specific services, mental health support, community-building activities, educational materials on healthcare, and serve as a meeting and event space for LGBTQIA+ organizations and individuals, ultimately aiming to reduce barriers to essential services and foster a sense of belonging.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health 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/A3696 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3696_I1.HTM |
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