Bill
Bill > S2868
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, which is designated as the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act," provides immunity from civil and criminal liability arising from an injury or death for good faith donors, including hospitals and other health care facilities, of feminine hygiene products that are donated to bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations. It also provides the same immunity to the charitable and nonprofit organizations that distribute these donated feminine hygiene products.
AI Summary
This bill, which is designated as the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act," provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for good faith donors, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities, as well as charitable and nonprofit organizations, for any injury or death resulting from the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products to bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations. The bill recognizes the issue of "period poverty" and aims to ensure that women and girls, particularly those experiencing homelessness or other socioeconomic challenges, have access to these necessary products without burden. The bill also requires the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 03/04/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2868 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2868_I1.HTM |
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