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NJ A6115

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Craig Coughlin

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the Governor's Office of Volunteerism to create or modify a web-based tool allowing residents to search for volunteer opportunities that satisfy new federal work requirements under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP benefits

  • Requires creation of a web-based database where nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies can register and post volunteer opportunities that comply with the federal work requirements

  • Mandates development or modification of a mobile application enabling NJ FamilyCare and SNAP applicants to submit volunteer hour documentation to demonstrate compliance with the new 80-hour monthly community engagement requirement for non-disabled adults ages 19-64

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct annual audits of volunteer opportunities and submitted documentation to verify accuracy and prevent abuse or fraud

  • Grants the State immunity from liability for injuries incurred by volunteers participating through the web-based tool established under this bill

Legislative Description

Requires DHS to promote and support volunteerism in connection to compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients.

Aging and Human Services

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

11/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Aging and Human Services Committee11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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