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NJ S3035

Establishes State WFNJ Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Program and State WFNJ Diaper Benefit Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
06/27/2023
Crossed Over
06/26/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes State WFNJ Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Program and State WFNJ Diaper Benefit Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the State WFNJ (Work First New Jersey) Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Program and the State WFNJ Diaper Benefit Program. Under the menstrual hygiene program, the Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services (DHS) will provide a monthly $14 benefit to WFNJ participants aged 18 to 50 to be used for menstrual products. The diaper program will provide a monthly $30 benefit per dependent under 36 months of age to WFNJ participants. The bill appropriates $2.5 million to DHS to implement these new benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 06/27/2023)

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