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NJ S2330

NJ S2330
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
01/25/2024
In Committee
06/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a one-year pilot program within the Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) program to provide monthly benefits to participants for the purchase of menstrual hygiene products ($14 per month) and diapers ($30 per month for each dependent under 36 months old). The Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services will administer these pilot programs and distribute the benefits through the participants' existing WFNJ electronic benefits cards. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of these pilot programs after their completion. Additionally, the bill appropriates $2.5 million to the Division of Family Development to implement the provisions of the act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Substituted by A2027 (1R) (on 06/28/2024)

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