Establishes "South Jersey Community Resilience Center"; appropriates $500,000.
This bill establishes the "South Jersey Community Resilience Center" in Atlantic City to serve LGBTQIA+ residents across eight South Jersey counties, who currently lack dedicated community resources. It allocates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for the center’s operation, which will provide mental health workshops, peer support groups, LGBTQIA+-specific healthcare resources, and a safe space for community events. The center will partner with health organizations to reduce barriers to services like healthcare and advocacy while fostering belonging. The bill is pending in the Assembly Health Committee as of January 2026.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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