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NJ A2318
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Swain
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires the director to advertise and award contracts for menstrual product purchases upon request from any State department, division, office, or agency
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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
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Allows non-profit entities to purchase menstrual products under State contracts at the director's discretion, subject to reporting requirements on expenditures
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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