This bill amends the existing law governing the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to expand its purpose to include covering transportation costs for eligible individuals attending support group meetings. The new legal language specifies that the fund will now provide financial assistance for transportation services to access these meetings, which are defined as gatherings for individuals with traumatic brain injuries to share information and improve their well-being. This addition aims to enhance the support available to individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries by facilitating their participation in community support activities.

The bill maintains the existing framework of the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, which serves as a payer of last resort for post-acute care and related services for New Jersey residents with traumatic brain injuries. It continues to set expenditure limits and eligibility criteria for assistance while ensuring that the fund has first claim to any future settlements received by individuals for their injuries. The fund is primarily financed through a surcharge on motor vehicle registration fees, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 30:6F-6