S 2200 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises certain requirements related to cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

This bill clarifies definitions for New Jersey's Work First New Jersey program, which provides cash assistance to low-income residents. It specifically defines terms like "alternative work experience" (unpaid work only with public/nonprofit organizations, not for-profit employers) and "community work experience" to ensure recipients are placed in appropriate settings. The bill also refines definitions for "assistance unit," "dependent child," and "income" to standardize eligibility determinations. These changes directly affect program applicants and recipients by clarifying work requirements and household eligibility criteria. The bill does not alter benefit amounts or create new programs, focusing solely on defining existing program terms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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