# New Jersey S2959: Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*

New Jersey S2959, Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*, is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by James Beach (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic); status passed senate, last action 2026-06-18 (Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee) (as of 2026-10-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S2959
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*
- Status: passed senate
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-06-18, Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
- Sponsors: James Beach (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (40 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: James Beach (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-18 | Senate | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 40 | 0 |   |

## Actions (6)

- 2026-06-18: Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (House)
- 2026-06-18: Passed Senate — (40-0) (Senate)
- 2026-06-04: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/9/26 1R), 2026-06-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_R1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/4/26 1R), 2026-06-05: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S2.PDF)
- 6/1/26; 1R, 2026-06-01: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_E1.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/9/26), 2026-02-10: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-01-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_I1.PDF)

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- S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (signed)
- S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. (signed)
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- S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.* (signed)
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## Sources
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/9/26 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/9/26 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/4/26 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/4/26 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S2.PDF)
- [6/1/26; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_E1.HTM)
- [6/1/26; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/9/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/9/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3000/2959_I1.PDF)

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- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S3183: Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; req…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S3183-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2959-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-27).