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NJ S4112

NJ S4112
Establishes Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund; appropriates $2 million.


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Introduced
11/30/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would create an Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund within the Department of State. The monies in the Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund would be used by the Department of State to provide reimbursement to qualified New Jersey residents for travel costs incurred for the emergency evacuation from Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war. This bill also appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of State to implement the provisions of this bill. The Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7, 2023 when Hamas terrorists launched a surprise multi-front attack against Israel. Following the attack, more than 1,400 civilians were killed and approximately 240 others, including Americans, were kidnapped and taken to Gaza as hostages. The current Israel-Hamas war is the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian conflict to date. Under certain circumstances, the U.S. government may assist American citizens in emergency evacuations which if not made available, New Jersey residents may seek recourse from the State.

AI Summary

This bill would create an Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund within the Department of State to provide reimbursement to qualified New Jersey residents for travel costs incurred due to the emergency evacuation from Israel during the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7, 2023 and has been the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian conflict to date. The bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of State to implement the provisions of the bill, under which residents may be reimbursed for certain expenses such as airfare, accommodations, and transportation, but not if their costs were already covered by federal assistance or were not necessary for an emergency evacuation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 11/30/2023)

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