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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrew Zwicker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Joe Vitale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee