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NJ A2027

NJ A2027
Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/26/2024
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act concerning a monthly State benefit for menstrual hygiene products and diaper products under the Work First New Jersey Program, supplementing P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55), and making an appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes two one-year pilot programs under the Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) program: the State WFNJ Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and the State WFNJ Diaper Benefit Pilot Program. The Menstrual Hygiene Benefit provides a monthly $14 benefit to WFNJ participants aged 18-50 to purchase menstrual hygiene products, while the Diaper Benefit provides a monthly $30 benefit per child under 36 months old to purchase diapers. The bill appropriates $2.5 million to the Department of Human Services to implement the programs, and requires a report evaluating their effectiveness after completion.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.27. (on 06/28/2024)

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