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Bill > S420
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a program under which the federal WIC program and the SNAP program would provide menstrual hygiene products, free-of-charge, for NJ eligible menstruators through contracted pharmacies and vendors. The bill defines "menstrual hygiene products" as tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins used to collect menstrual fluids. Under the bill, menstruators enrolled in the federal WIC program and the SNAP program would receive a supply of menstrual hygiene products, at no cost, by providing a valid federal WIC program or SNAP program card to any participating WIC or SNAP vendor. Vendors that participate in these programs would then submit claims to the department for reimbursement for the menstrual hygiene products furnished to eligible menstruators.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program under the federal WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program and the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in New Jersey to provide menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins, free of charge to eligible menstruators. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement the program and ensure continued federal funding for WIC and SNAP. The program will allow menstruators enrolled in WIC or SNAP to receive menstrual hygiene products by presenting their valid program cards to participating vendors, who will then be reimbursed by the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S420 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/420_I1.HTM |
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