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NJ S3903

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 23-member "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force" in New Jersey, consisting of 16 ex officio members from state agencies and organizations serving seniors, plus 7 public members appointed by the Governor including senior citizens and caregivers.

  • Requires the task force to analyze demographic data on senior citizens, inventory existing programs and services, evaluate healthcare capacity, and assess impacts on labor and housing markets from the growing aging population.

  • Mandates at least one public hearing in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the state to collect testimony from seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and service providers.

  • Task force must submit a written report with findings, recommendations, and a statewide plan of action to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months of organizing.

  • Task force dissolves 30 days after submitting its final report; the Department of Human Services provides staff support, and members serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement.

Legislative Description

Establishes "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force."

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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