NJ SR144

Urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation allowing individuals with disabilities to retain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits when they marry

Highlights that current SSI asset limits ($2,000 for individuals, $3,000 for couples) have not been updated since 1989 and can cause recipients to lose benefits upon marriage

References the documentary "Patrice: The Movie" featuring New Jersey residents Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, who cannot marry without risking loss of disability benefits they depend on

Notes that approximately 10.2% of New Jersey's population has a disability and over 8.9 million Americans receive federal disability benefits

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Congressional leadership and all members of New Jersey's Congressional delegation