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Bill > A4177
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that within 180 days following the effective date of this act, the Department of Health shall develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program from available funds. The program shall consist of the periodic deployment of staffed vehicles to locations at or near nursing homes and senior citizen centers, events, gatherings, and low-income senior housing and other residences and forms of senior housing in this State to provide general assistance to senior citizens which shall include, but shall not be limited to, assistance with: completing applications, correspondence, food services, health care services, Internet access and use, legal services, making appointments, tax services, transportation, and the use of computers and mobile devices. This bill is based on the Ocean County MASH Unit-- a program implemented by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to help seniors in that county through the use of vehicles staffed by Ocean County Senior Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to create and launch a mobile assistance program for senior citizens within 180 days of the law taking effect, using existing funds. This program will involve sending vehicles staffed with personnel to various locations such as nursing homes, senior centers, community events, and different types of senior housing, including low-income options. The goal is to offer general support to seniors, which could include help with tasks like filling out forms, managing correspondence, accessing food and healthcare services, using the internet and technology like computers and mobile devices, getting legal assistance, scheduling appointments, and receiving tax help or transportation. This initiative is modeled after a successful program in Ocean County that used similar mobile units to aid seniors. The Commissioner of Health will also be responsible for creating the necessary rules and regulations to implement this program, following the state's Administrative Procedure Act, which outlines how government agencies can adopt and enforce regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4177 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4177_I1.HTM |
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