S 251

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Lifeline Credit/Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Prog-include water bill assistance.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-251
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Economic Growth
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Sponsor
McKnight, Angela V.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SEG
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