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NJ A2318

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Swain

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property to review all State purchasing arrangements and contracts to maximize the State's bargaining power for menstrual products and reduce costs

  • Requires the director to advertise and award contracts for menstrual product purchases upon request from any State department, division, office, or agency

  • Makes menstrual product contracts available to all executive branch entities, cooperative purchasing participants including political subdivisions, school districts, State and county colleges, and independent authorities

  • Allows non-profit entities to purchase menstrual products under State contracts at the director's discretion, subject to reporting requirements on expenditures

  • Defines menstrual products as items meeting industry standards for absorption or containment of menses, including pads, pantiliners, tampons, and menstrual cups

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for State to enter into contract for purchase of menstrual products.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/13/2024
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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