# N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2: Department of Human Services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2
- **Heading:** Department of Human Services
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2

## Text

30:1-2. The Department of Human Services created as the Department of Institutions and Agencies by an act entitled "An act concerning the charitable, hospital, relief, training, correctional, reformatory and penal institutions, boards and commissions located and conducted in this State, which are supported in whole or in part from county, municipal or State funds," approved February 28, 1918 (L.1918, c.147, p. 343, as amended by L.1919, c.97, p. 222), and continued and reorganized by P.L.1976, c.98, is continued and is hereby constituted a principal department in the Executive Branch of the State Government. Such department shall consist of the Commissioner of Human Services, who shall be the head of the department and its principal executive officer, with such divisions, bureaus, branches, committees, officers, and employees specifically referred to in the act, or as may be constituted or employed by virtue of this Title. amended 1948, c.87, ss.1,7; 1971, c.384, s.2; 1981, c.115, s.2; 2013, c.253, s.10.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.1 Comprehensive social services information toll-free hotline service established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.2 Establishment of contracts, licensing for social services providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.2a Findings, declarations relative to State contracts for social services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.2a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.2b Certain conditions for maintaining contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.2b.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.2c Definitions relative to State contracts for social services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.2c.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.3 DHS to receive death record notification, incarceration information electronically.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.4 Individuals with developmental disabilities, provision of timeline listing activities appropriate for receipt of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-1.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2 Department of Human Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.1 Reference to state board of control as reference to commissioner of institutions and agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.3a State Board of Human Services; abolished, functions, powers, duties; transferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2.3a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.4 Designation of hospital to admit persons involuntarily committed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.5 Notification of availability of earned income tax credit, recipients of certain public assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 30:1-7 Institutions, facilities covered by Title 30.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T30_C1_S1-7.md)

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