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S 4182

Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight

Provides free feminine hygiene products to eligible individuals in specified settings, funded by a $500,000 appropriation.

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Bill Summary · S 4182

Bill Summary: S 4182 (New Jersey, 2022 Session)

Title

Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.

Primary purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to ensure access to free feminine hygiene products for individuals in specified circumstances, addressing period poverty and removing barriers to basic personal care.
  • It designates an appropriation of $500,000 to support the program or activities established or administered under the bill.

Key provisions and changes

  • Free feminine hygiene products: Establishes provisions to supply free menstrual products (e.g., pads, tampons) to eligible individuals in defined settings or scenarios.
  • Funding: Allocates $500,000 for implementation, maintenance, or related activities. The bill may outline eligible uses for these funds (such as procurement, distribution, and administration), though exact line-item details would appear in the full text.
  • Administration and delivery: Likely designates the agency or authorities responsible for program administration (e.g., a state department or office such as the Department of Health, Department of Education, or a similar state entity). The bill may specify program oversight, reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
  • Eligibility and scope: The bill would specify who qualifies to receive free products and in what contexts (e.g., schools, public buildings, shelters, correctional facilities, or other government-supported venues). It may also address minors versus adults, and whether programs apply to students, inmates, or other populations.
  • Compliance and reporting: Provisions typically include reporting requirements to the legislature on expenditures, program reach, and effectiveness, plus any auditing or oversight mechanisms.

Affected parties

  • Individuals who require menstrual hygiene products, particularly those in schools, public facilities, shelters, or other institutions covered by the program.
  • State agencies designated to administer the program (potentially the Department of Health, Department of Education, or another relevant department).
  • Schools, public institutions, and facilities participating in or benefiting from the program.
  • Suppliers and distributors of menstrual hygiene products, via procurement funded by the $500,000 appropriation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Appropriation: Establishes a one-time or ongoing $500,000 funding stream to support the program (exact duration and renewal terms would be specified in the bill).
  • Implementation timeline: The bill would typically set a timeline for initiating program distribution (e.g., within a fiscal year or a specified number of months after enactment) and regular reporting intervals.
  • Oversight and sunset (if applicable): Some bills include sunset or review provisions; the text would indicate whether the program is temporary or permanent and any periodic review requirements.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsor: Angela McKnight (helps identify support within the legislature).
  • As with many programmatic bills, the precise operational details (eligibility criteria, distribution methods, procurement standards, and reporting formats) are specified in the enacted text and accompanying regulations or guidance.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific audience (e.g., educators, policymakers, or advocates) or pull out exact statutory language and fiscal notes once the full bill text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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