A1198

Requires reservation of portion of funding under State rental assistance program for households ineligible for federal Section 8 program due to leave resulting from pregnancy or newborn care needs.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1198 establishes a State rental assistance program for households ineligible for federal Section 8 due to pregnancy or newborn care leave.

New Jersey A1198 amends the State rental assistance program to reserve funds for households ineligible for federal Section 8 due to pregnancy or newborn care leave. This bill ensures that the State rental assistance program provides support to those who cannot participate in the federal program because of time taken off from work or community service responsibilities related to pregnancy or caring for an infant under six months old.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee