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NJ A1198
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alexander Schnall
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AI Summary
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Reserves a portion of New Jersey's State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) funding for households ineligible for federal Section 8 due to pregnancy or caring for an infant under six months old.
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Targets households unable to meet federal Section 8 community service or work activity requirements because of time taken off for pregnancy or newborn care.
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Amends existing law (P.L.2004, c.140) that already reserves SRAP portions for seniors aged 62+, Veterans Haven program completers, and other veterans.
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Addresses a gap in federal Section 8 exemptions, which cover employment (30+ hours/week), senior status, and disability, but only provide limited pregnancy/parental leave exemptions.
Legislative Description
Requires reservation of portion of funding under State rental assistance program for households ineligible for federal Section 8 program due to leave resulting from pregnancy or newborn care needs.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026