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NJ S705

NJ S705
Establishes Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund; appropriates $2 million.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 for the emergency evacuation from Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7, 2023 and has resulted in over 1,400 civilian deaths and 240 kidnappings. The bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of State to implement the provisions of the bill, which sets out the criteria for reimbursement and the types of expenses that can be covered, such as economy airfare, hotel stays, and transportation to and from airports or ports.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S705
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/705_I1.HTM
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