New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4579: Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4579 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Aura Dunn (Republican), Linda Carter (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Aura Dunn (Republican); Linda Carter (Democratic). 21 co-sponsors.