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NJ S4023Introducedas of 2026-03-19

Allows costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A New Jersey bill that would allow medical cannabis costs to be reimbursed through several state assistance programs, including the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund and PAAD, has been introduced and referred to the Senate Health committee.

Why it matters: Reimbursement eligibility through state assistance programs could expand the patient population able to afford medical cannabis, potentially increasing demand at dispensaries.

Affects: patients and retailers

LATEST ACTION: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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