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NJ S1191

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a luggage donation program through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide new or slightly used suitcases, duffle bags, and backpacks to children in resource family care (foster care)

  • Luggage is provided when a child enters foster care, transfers between placements, moves for college, or ages out of the system (up to age 21)

  • DCF must contract with community-based, faith-based, and non-profit organizations to accept, store, and distribute donated luggage that is clean and in good condition

  • Division of Child Protection and Permanency must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness, including number of children served and recommendations for improvement

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for fee disclosure and for fees allowed as part of sale for certain tickets.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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