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New Jersey bill appropriates $400,000 for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership operating aid

Original title: Makes FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to DHS for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid.

Last action · October 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSponsors: Gordon Johnson and 1 other

Companion · A 5612same policy, Assembly version
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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 4630 provides a 2027 of $400,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid, bringing total funding for this line item to $800,000.

Why it matters

The measure doubles state operational funding for a 24-hour helpline that connects residents with community, health, and human services.

Background
  • NJ 2-1-1 operates as a free, confidential statewide helpline connecting residents to essential human and community services. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

NJ 2-1-1 Partnership

Receives an additional $400,000 in operating aid funding for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

New Jersey residents

Maintains access to a free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting them with community, health, and human services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the $400,000 supplemental appropriation?
The funds are designated for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid within the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
How much total state funding will NJ 2-1-1 receive for FY2027 under this bill?
With the $400,000 supplemental addition, the total FY2027 for this line item rises to $800,000.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Oct 1, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, General Fund, Department of Human Services and 2 more
OrganizationNJ 2-1-1 Partnership“Operates the NJ 2-1-1 helpline receiving the operating aid”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“Receives the supplemental appropriation”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Mental Health and Addiction Services“Receives funding under the Department of Human Services”Map →
OrganizationUnited Ways of New Jersey“Created the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership”Map →

Sources

Open source document

njleg.state.nj.us

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