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NJ A3106

NJ A3106
Establishes requirements for State to enter into contract for purchase of menstrual products.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property (director) in the Department of the Treasury to review all State purchasing arrangements, contracts, and initiatives, and consider options to maximize the State's bargaining power with regard to menstrual products, which may include recommending appropriate statutory, administrative, or executive actions as may be necessary to reduce the cost of purchasing menstrual products to State programs and entities. The bill further provides that the director will, at the request of a State department, division, office, or agency, advertise for and award a contract for the purchase of menstrual products. This contract will be available for use by all executive branch entities and cooperative purchasing participants. The bill additionally permits, at the director's discretion, a non-profit entity to purchase menstrual products under any contract awarded for the purchase of menstrual products on behalf of the State by the director, subject to any rules established by the director. The director may establish limitations with respect to the menstrual products available for purchase and impose other appropriate conditions as deemed necessary to protect the State's purchasing interests. A non-profit entity that purchases menstrual products under such contracts will file reports as the director may require setting forth the expenditures on the contracts.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property, a state official responsible for managing state contracts, to review how the state buys menstrual products to find ways to get better prices. The director will then be able to create a contract for buying these products, which can be used by all state executive branch agencies and other authorized groups, known as "cooperative purchasing participants," which include other states, local governments, and educational institutions. Additionally, the director has the option to allow non-profit organizations to buy menstrual products through this state contract, as long as they follow any rules set by the director and report their spending. The director can also set limits on the types of menstrual products available and other conditions to ensure the state's financial interests are protected.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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