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NJ A4579
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Increases annual cigarette and tobacco tax revenue allocation to the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $10 million
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Establishes a new non-lapsing, revolving Cancer Research Fund within the Department of the Treasury to replace the existing lapsing fund
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Requires at least $5 million of the fund be used for general cancer research and at least $5 million for pediatric cancer research
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Authorizes the State Treasurer as fund custodian, with disbursements made upon vouchers signed by the commission chairperson or designee
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Allows the fund to receive additional moneys approved by the Department of Health or the commission, with interest earned credited back to the fund
Legislative Description
Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/10/2026