All Roll Calls
Yes: 228 • No: 0
New JerseyA2027220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET
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.*
Sponsored By: Atkins, Reginald W., Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Monthly diaper help for low-income families
The law established a pilot from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2025. It provided Work First New Jersey participants $30 monthly for each dependent younger than 36 months. Payments used participants’ existing benefits cards and arrived with their regular benefits. The money was only for diaper products, and the state had to explain this restriction. Unspent money followed regular program rules for aging balances and removing unused funds.
Monthly menstrual product help for low-income adults
The law established a pilot from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2025. It provided $14 monthly to Work First New Jersey participants who menstruate and are ages 18 through 50. Payments used participants’ existing benefits cards and arrived with their regular benefits. The money was only for tampons, menstrual cups, or sanitary napkins, and the state had to explain this restriction. Unspent money followed regular program rules for aging balances and removing unused funds.
New Jersey funds two benefit pilots
Beginning December 1, 2024, the law provided $2.5 million from New Jersey’s General Fund for both benefit pilots. The money went to the Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development, not a separate household payment. Work First New Jersey includes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and General Assistance. The commissioner must adopt needed rules and report results to the Governor and Legislature within one month after both pilots end. The report must include participant counts and recommendations to continue or improve the pilots; this reporting requirement survives their expiration.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Atkins, Reginald W.
Affiliation unavailable
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Eliana Pintor Marin
Democratic • House
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Shanique Speight
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Rosaura Bagolie
Democratic • House
Renee C. Burgess
Democratic • Senate
Margie Donlon M.D.
Democratic • House
Hall, Garnet R.
Affiliation unavailable
Andrea Katz
Democratic • House
Lampitt, Pamela R.
Affiliation unavailable
Cody D. Miller
Democratic • House
Raj Mukherji
Democratic • Senate
Carol A. Murphy
Democratic • House
Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.
Democratic • House
Ramirez, Jessica
Affiliation unavailable
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Britnee N. Timberlake
Democratic • Senate
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/28/2024
CONCUR IN SA
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 6/28/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 77 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/28/2024
AMEND
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/28/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2024, c.27.
6/28/2024GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (72-0-0)
6/28/2024HouseReceived in Assembly, 2RAC
6/28/2024HousePassed Senate — (40-0)
6/28/2024SenateSubstituted for S2330 (1R)
6/28/2024SenateSA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (39-0) (Ruiz)
6/28/2024SenateReceived in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/28/2024SenatePassed Assembly — (77-0-0)
6/28/2024HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/26/2024HouseTRANS Assembly Budget Committee
6/26/2024HouseReported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
5/16/2024HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
1/9/2024House
Bill Text
Version PL2024
9/10/2024
Version AL2024
7/31/2024
7/3/24; as introduced
7/3/2024
Assembly Aging and Human Services (5/16/24 TR)
6/28/2024
Senate 6/28/24
6/28/2024
Senate 6/28/24 1R
6/28/2024
Assembly Budget Substitute (6/26/24)
6/27/2024
As Introduced
5/17/2024
Assembly Aging and Human Services Substitute (5/16/24)
5/17/2024
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