The New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9th Dist.) and Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-14th Dist.) that would allow counties to provide additional assistance to senior citizens during natural disasters and other emergencies. Bill S-3317 authorizes counties to establish a voluntary registry for senior residents ages 65 and older to receive this extra support.

Counties that choose to implement the registry would be required to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate…