Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.

This bill would create a permanent unit within New Jersey's Office of Emergency Management to specifically support residents with access and functional needs during disasters. It directly affects people with disabilities, older adults, those with limited English proficiency, transportation barriers, or financial constraints - covering roughly a quarter of New Jersey's adult population based on CDC data. The unit's core duties include assessing needs before/during/after emergencies, tracking resource availability, ensuring access to assistance, and coordinating with local emergency offices across all three regions. The unit would consist of one full-time supervisor and three full-time planners to implement these responsibilities.