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S 4399

Requires municipality with over 4,000 residents to provide public with list of certain community service organizations.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight and 1 co-sponsor

Municipalities over 4,000 must publish a public list of certain community service organizations to boost resident access to local services.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4399

Overview

Bill: S 4399 (New Jersey, 2026)
Session: 222
Title: Requires municipality with over 4,000 residents to provide public with list of certain community service organizations
Status: Introduced in the Senate on 2026-06-04; referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsors: Co-sponsors Benjie Wimberly and Angela McKnight

Purpose and intent

  • The bill requires municipalities that have more than 4,000 residents to supply the public with a list of certain community service organizations.
  • The aim appears to be increasing public access to nonprofit and community services, enhancing civic transparency, and connecting residents with organizations that offer social, educational, health, or other community support.

Key provisions (as proposed)

  • Mandatory publication: Municipalities with a population threshold exceeding 4,000 must provide a public list of specified community service organizations.
  • Scope of organizations: The bill refers to “certain community service organizations,” though the precise categories or criteria for inclusion would be defined in the bill text (e.g., nonprofits offering aid, counseling, youth programs, senior services, housing assistance, disaster relief, etc.).
  • Method and accessibility: The measure implies making the list publicly available, potentially through the municipality’s official channels (e.g., municipal website, public bulletin boards, or printed copies at municipal offices). The exact formats, update frequency, and accessibility requirements would be defined in the statute or its implementing rules.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Municipalities in New Jersey with populations over 4,000 residents.
  • Secondary: Community service organizations that would be listed, as well as residents who rely on local services for social, educational, or welfare needs.
  • Governmental stakeholders: Municipal government agencies responsible for publishing and maintaining the list (e.g., municipal clerks, departments of health, social services, or community development).

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026 and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
  • Next steps: The committee would examine the bill, potentially hold hearings, and may make amendments before a full Senate vote. If advanced, it would move to the Assembly for consideration and potential passage, followed by any necessary reconciliations with the House version (if applicable) and eventual enactment or veto by the governor.
  • Effective date: The text provided does not specify an effective date; such details would appear in the final bill language, including when municipalities must begin compliance (e.g., upon enactment or after a specified transition period).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Access and transparency: Enhanced public access to information about community services may help residents locate support more easily and may improve visibility for nonprofit organizations.
  • Administrative burden: Municipalities would need to allocate resources to compile, verify, and maintain the list, and to ensure ongoing updates.
  • Scope and clarity: The bill’s effectiveness depends on how broadly the term “certain community service organizations” is defined and how the list is maintained (e.g., frequency of updates, verification of current contact information, geographic coverage within municipalities).
  • Equity and outreach: Potential to improve service reach in underserved areas, but municipalities may need to consider accessibility for residents with limited internet access or language barriers.

Notes for readers

  • The exact categories of organizations and the format of the public listing will be clarified in the bill’s text and any implementing regulations.
  • For stakeholders (municipalities and nonprofits), monitoring the bill’s progress will be important to understand deadlines, reporting requirements, and potential funding or technical assistance needs.

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

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