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NJ A5435
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Tully
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Housing and Community Resources within the Department of Community Affairs to establish memoranda of understanding with State agencies and Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organizations that administer utility assistance programs not already included in the division's existing consolidated application portal
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Creates a consolidated, user-friendly online application form for programs providing financial assistance to residential customers for utility bill payments or energy efficiency measures
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Mandates that identified State agencies and nonprofit organizations assist in updating the consolidated application and notify the department of temporary utility assistance programs so they can be integrated
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Authorizes the Department of Community Affairs to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the consolidated application system
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA and applicable State agencies and nonprofits to establish a consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, 265.
1/12/2026