New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1576: Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1576 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr., Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.; Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). 11 co-sponsors.