New JerseyState would set aside casino revenue for disability service centers
If enacted, New Jersey would set aside casino revenue for centers serving residents with disabilities, with lawmakers deciding the amount if the fund runs short.
What it does
Each fiscal year after enactment, lawmakers would set aside at least 1% of casino fund deposits or $8 million for centers serving residents with disabilities, whichever is more. They would decide the amount if deposits fall short.
Argument forThe funding could help centers offer more daily living skills training and peer support to New Jersey residents with disabilities.
Argument againstSetting aside casino revenue for these centers could leave less available for existing help with utility bills or transportation for eligible residents.
More detail
Lawmakers would send casino fund money through the General Fund and the Department of Human Services to the New Jersey Association of Centers for Independent Living. The association would distribute the money to New Jersey centers that serve state residents with disabilities. The yearly amount would be at least 1% of deposits into the fund or $8 million, whichever is greater. If deposits cannot cover that amount, lawmakers would decide how much to set aside. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted; the funding rule would apply to each fiscal year following enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeIntroduced
Disability RightsTaxes & Budget