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NJ S1574
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
- Authorizes New Jersey counties to voluntarily establish central registries where residents aged 65 and older can register to receive additional assistance during emergencies.
- Registries would be maintained by county offices of emergency management and collect information including name, address, phone number, emergency contact, and medical conditions.
- Registry information is confidential and exempt from public records requests, accessible only to emergency management officials for emergency planning purposes.
- Counties may prepare and provide emergency supply kits to registered senior residents, with kit contents determined by each county's emergency management office.
- Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the State Office of Emergency Management for distribution to participating counties, with the act taking effect 13 months after enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows each county to create central registry and provide emergency supply kits to distribute to senior residents during emergencies; appropriates funds.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Law and Public Safety1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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