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NJ A4661

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "New Jersey Reproductive Health Care Equitable Access Fund" in the Department of the Treasury to support reproductive health care services for individuals who cannot afford them

  • Allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute a portion of their state income tax refund or make an enclosed contribution to the fund through their gross income tax return

  • Requires annual appropriation of all fund monies for equal distribution to the three largest providers of reproductive health care services to Medicaid patients in the state, as determined by the Commissioner of Health

  • Defines "reproductive health care services" as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including pregnancy-related services and pregnancy termination

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

6/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Health6/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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