S.2703

Establishes survivor support liaison in Department of Treasury to assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who die in line of duty; designated as "Captain Augusto Acabou's, Wayne Brooks', and Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson's act"; appropriates $1,000,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2703 establishes a survivor support liaison in the Department of Treasury to assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who die in the.

New Jersey S2703 establishes an Office of Emergency Responder Survivor Support and Navigation within the Department of Treasury. This office will assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who have died in the line of duty by providing information on available benefits, helping with applications, and maintaining contact. The office will be led by a survivor support liaison and consist of at least three additional employees, all appointed by the State Treasurer. The bill is named in honor of Captain Augusto Acabou, Wayne Brooks, and Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee