The bill establishes the New Jersey Affordable Connectivity Program within the Department of Human Services, aimed at providing discounted broadband services to low-income and very low-income households. The program will offer eligible households a discount of up to $30 on their monthly broadband bills, contingent upon their application demonstrating that they meet specific income criteria and reside in New Jersey. The Department of Human Services is tasked with approving applications on a rolling basis and determining the discount amount, with a focus on providing larger discounts to very low-income households. Eligible households will need to reapply annually to continue receiving the discount.

To facilitate this program, the bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for its implementation. Broadband telecommunications service providers that enter into agreements with the department will receive subsidies of up to $30 per bill for each eligible household they serve. The department is also required to adopt necessary rules and regulations to ensure the effective operation of the program.