New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2691: Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2691 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House 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: Chris DePhillips (Republican), Al Barlas (Republican), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris DePhillips | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee