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NJ S251
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's Lifeline Credit Program and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program to include water utility bills in addition to existing gas and electric utility assistance.
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Eligible customers include those enrolled in Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Supplemental Security Income recipients, and those receiving Social Security disability benefits who meet PAAD income requirements.
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The $225 annual credit would be divided equally, with one-third applied to each utility type (gas, electric, and water bills).
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Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to direct water utilities to inform eligible customers about the program and include water utility assistance in annual legislative reports.
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026