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A 4295

Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success; appropriates $4.0 million.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Shama Haider and 2 co-sponsors

Establishes the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success to coordinate state-wide recovery and family-support programs with a $4 million appropriation.

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · A 4295

Summary of Bill A 4295 (NJ) – 222nd Legislature

Purpose and intent

Bill A 4295 establishes the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success. The overarching goal is to coordinate and promote initiatives aimed at supporting families and communities in recovery, with a focus on services, resources, and policies that foster stability, resilience, and positive outcomes for children and households. The bill also appropriates $4.0 million to support the council’s activities and related programs.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of a new entity: Establishes the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success. The council is tasked with guiding state-wide efforts to assist families and communities in recovery, including strategic planning, program development, and oversight of related initiatives.

  • Funding and appropriation: Allocates $4.0 million to support the council’s programs, staff, and operations. The appropriation is intended to enable coordination across state agencies and implementation of community-based recovery and family-support activities.

  • Authority and responsibilities (anticipated): While the exact statutory language is not provided here, typical council duties would include:

    • Coordinating with state departments and local governments to align recovery and family-support services.
    • Identifying gaps in services, funding opportunities, and best practices for family stability, child well-being, and community resilience.
    • Recommending policy changes, program designs, and funding strategies to improve outcomes for families in recovery and communities facing systemic challenges.

  • Reporting and oversight (anticipated): Councils of this type generally require regular reporting to the Legislature, including progress on initiatives, utilization of funds, outcomes, and performance metrics. The bill’s amendments and committee reports suggest ongoing legislative oversight.

Who would be affected

  • Families and children: Direct beneficiaries of improved coordination of recovery and family-support services, potentially including mental health, substance use recovery supports, child welfare, education stability, and economic/financial stability programs.

  • State and local governments: State agencies and local governments would coordinate under the council’s guidance, aligning programs, funding, and policies for more cohesive service delivery.

  • Service providers and nonprofits: Organizations delivering recovery and family-support services may experience changes in program priorities, funding opportunities, and collaboration requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referrals:
    • Introduced on February 19, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
  • Committee actions:
    • June 23, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Committee with amendments, 2nd Reading.
    • June 23, 2026: Transferred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee for consideration.

Considerations for readers

  • The bill centers on creating a cross-cutting council to streamline recovery and family-support efforts across state and local levels.
  • The $4.0 million appropriation signals a priority on building capacity and program delivery for related services.
  • Final impact will depend on the council’s specific duties, governance structure, and the nature of the amendments adopted during committee process.

If available, reviewing the bill’s full text would provide exact statutory powers, membership composition, reporting requirements, and any sunset or renewal provisions associated with the council.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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