Bill
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
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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 within the Department of Human Services to provide menstrual hygiene products, defined as tampons, menstrual cups, or sanitary napkins, free of charge to eligible individuals enrolled in New Jersey's WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) programs. Eligible individuals can obtain these products by presenting their WIC or SNAP card to participating vendors, who will then be reimbursed by the state. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with seeking necessary federal waivers to implement this program and ensure continued federal funding for WIC and SNAP. The bill will take effect immediately but will only become operational once federal approval for any required waivers is secured.
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)
Official Document
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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/2026/S0500/420_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/420_I1.HTM |
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