ASSEMBLY HOMELAND SECURITY AND STATE PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 3855

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 16, 2020

      The Assembly Homeland Security and Preparedness Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 3855.

      As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 3855 requires the Statewide 2-1-1 system and all executive branch departments to prominently display information concerning food access programs and resources through their main websites and social media throughout the duration of any declared public health emergency.  The 2-1-1 system and the departments may further disseminate the information using any other means deemed appropriate to reach as many individuals and population groups in the State as possible.