S.2799

Requires DOH to develop mobile senior citizen assistance program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2799 mandates the Department of Health to create a mobile assistance program for senior citizens.

New Jersey S2799 requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program within 180 days of the act's effective date. This program will deploy staffed vehicles to various locations, including nursing homes, senior citizen centers, events, gatherings, and low-income senior housing. The assistance provided will include help with completing applications, correspondence, food services, health care services, Internet access, legal services, making appointments, tax services, transportation, and using computers and mobile devices.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee