New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

S 2243 — Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires public colleges to create plans for menstrual equity.

This bill mandates that public institutions of higher education develop a menstrual equity plan. It aims to ensure access to menstrual products for students.

What this means for you
  • Students: This means better access to menstrual products on campus, supporting students' health and comfort.

Summary

Menstrual products-req instit of higher education develop menstrual equity plan

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the term "menstrual equity plan" to "menstrual plan" for public institutions of higher education. This alteration may affect the focus or scope of the plan that these institutions are required to develop.

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S2243 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.
S2243 2R [Second Reprint] SENATE, No.
Senator Timberlake         SYNOPSIS       Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual equity plan.
Senator Timberlake         SYNOPSIS      Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Senate Higher Education Committee on February 12, 2026, with amendments.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee on September 14, 2026, with amendments.
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Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. R/A REF AHU

  3. PS

  4. REP/SCA 2RS

  5. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democrat 23002
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Not Voting
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Not Voting
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2243 do?
Menstrual products-req instit of higher education develop menstrual equity plan
Who sponsors S 2243?
S 2243 is sponsored by Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), and Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2243?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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