Sponsored by:
Assemblyman CODY D. MILLER
District 4 (Atlantic, Camden and Gloucester)
SYNOPSIS
Makes FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to DHS for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Supplement to the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, P.L. 2026, c.27.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. In addition to the amounts appropriated under P.L., the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, there is appropriated from the General Fund the following amount for the purpose specified:
54 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
20 Physical and Mental Health
23 Behavioral Health Services
7700 Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Grants-in-Aid
08-7700 Community Services ............................................... $400,000
Total Grants-in-Aid appropriation,
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services $400,000
Grants-in-Aid:
08 NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid....... ($400,000)
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This bill makes a FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Operating Aid. In doing so, the bill increases the FY2027 appropriation for this purpose from $400,000 to $800,000. This line item was first funded in the FY2024 Appropriations Act at $1.02 million.
NJ 2-1-1 is a free, confidential helpline - available 24 hours, seven days a week - that connects New Jersey residents with essential community, health, and human services. NJ 2-1-1 is operated by the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, an independent Statewide nonprofit corporation created through the leadership of the United Ways of New Jersey.