ASSEMBLY HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4268

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JANUARY 19, 2023

      The Assembly Human Services Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4268.

      This bill provides that the recipients of emergency assistance may also receive temporary rental assistance, in addition to any other form of emergency assistance, in certain circumstances.

      Specifically, the bill provides that a recipient of emergency assistance may also receive temporary rental assistance if the person faces eviction and either of the following conditions are met: (1) the temporary rental assistance would be provided to maintain permanent housing, which is no longer affordable due to the loss of employment, temporary unemployment, underemployment, or other reasons; or (2) when it is determined that maintaining the unit in the current housing arrangement is the least costly alternative and preserves the family structure while the recipient searches for affordable housing.