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NJ S1155
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
- Creates the Code Blue Shelter Matching Grant Program in the Department of Community Affairs to fund 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide shelter services during Code Blue weather alerts
- Requires nonprofits to have received an underlying grant from a county or municipality within the prior 12 months to qualify for state matching funds
- Limits state matching grants to $50,000 per calendar year for applications tied to any single county or municipality's underlying grants
- Awards matching grants on a first-come, first-served basis with no cap on total grants an individual nonprofit organization may receive
- Mandates a report to the Governor and Legislature within three years assessing program effectiveness for homeless and at-risk populations
Legislative Description
Establishes matching grant program in DCA to support community-based nonprofit organizations that provide shelter services during Code Blue alerts.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations3/5/2026
Community and Urban Affairs1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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