New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1198: 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.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1198 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Avi Schnall (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Avi Schnall (Democratic).