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NJ A2027
Bill
Status
6/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Establishes the State WFNJ Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program providing $14 monthly to participants ages 18-50 for tampons, menstrual cups, or sanitary napkins
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Creates the State WFNJ Diaper Benefit Pilot Program providing $30 monthly for each dependent child under 36 months of age
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Benefits distributed via participants' existing WFNJ electronic benefits cards on the same date as standard benefits, with unspent funds subject to program expungement rules
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Appropriates $2,500,000 from the General Fund to the Division of Family Development to implement both pilot programs
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Pilot programs expire one year after the effective date, with the Commissioner of Human Services required to submit an evaluation report to the Governor and Legislature
Legislative Description
Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2024, c.27.
6/28/2024