Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Sponsored By: Al Barlas (Republican), Christopher P. DePhillips (Republican), Shanique Speight (Democratic)
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Al Barlas
Republican • House
Christopher P. DePhillips
Republican • House
Shanique Speight
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Robert Auth
Republican • House
John V. Azzariti Jr. M.D.
Republican • House
Katie Brennan
Democratic • House
Linda S. Carter
Democratic • House
Alixon Collazos-Gill
Democratic • House
Margie Donlon M.D.
Democratic • House
Mitchelle Drulis
Democratic • House
Aura K. Dunn
Republican • House
Dawn Fantasia
Republican • House
Shama A. Haider
Democratic • House
Michael Inganamort
Republican • House
Paul Kanitra
Republican • House
Sean T. Kean
Republican • House
Gregory P. McGuckin
Republican • House
Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.
Democratic • House
Annette Quijano
Democratic • House
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Alex Sauickie
Republican • House
Kenyatta Stewart
Democratic • House
Lisa Swain
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
REP/ACA, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
5/7/2026HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
1/13/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Aging and Human Services (5/7/26 1R)
10/6/2026
Assembly Aging and Human Services Substitute (5/7/26)
5/8/2026
As Introduced
1/6/2026
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