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Vol. XXXVIII No. 17                                                                        222nd Legislature • First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Nicole Gillespie, of Moorestown, to replace Sean Kennedy.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY:

      Baramdai (Alicia) Sharma, of Morris, to replace Erik Yngstrom.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      David Huemer, of Maplewood, to replace Ian Grodman.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Rocco Ficara, of Mantua, to fill a vacancy.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Sheila Hobson, of Piscataway.

 

TO BE THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:

      Joseph Ribsam, Jr., of Towson, Maryland, to replace Christine Norbut Beyer.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S4063  Ruiz,M/McKnight,A  Work First New Jersey program & Suppl. Nutrition Asst. Prog-revise procedures  REF SHH

S4064  Greenstein,L  Sch dist debt-lower threshold, net present value savings needed in refinancing  REF SED

S4065  Moriarty,P/McKnight,A  Wearable technology companies-proh selling users' health info w/o consent  REF SCM

S4066  Singleton,T  State-owned property-req annual report for potential as affordable housing  REF SCU

S4068  Cryan,J  Medical device, recalled-req. manufacturer provide replacement device or pay for  REF SCM

S4069  Cryan,J  Home Safety Act-establish, concerns firearm storage & safety; approp $500K  REF SLP

S4070  Cryan,J/Greenstein,L+1  Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund-amend law, EMT eligibility for funds  REF SHH

S4071  Cryan,J  Hearing impaired-law enforcement agency training & contract w/qual. interpreters  REF SLP

S4072  Cryan,J  Extenuating circumstances, certain-adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund  REF SHI

S4073  Johnson,G/Bucco,A  Alzheimer's disease & related disorders-req coverage for testing & treatments  REF SCM

S4074  Zwicker,A  Domestic violence restraining orders-seizure of ammunition/firearm components  REF SLP

S4075  Zwicker,A+1  Artificial intelligence-based systems-regulate use for electronic monitoring  REF SLA

S4076  Zwicker,A/McKnight,A  Juneteenth commemorative license plates-authorizes creation  REF STR

S4077  Amato,C/Stack,B  Housing authority officials, cert-auth waiver of cert course requirements  REF SCU

S4078  Burzichelli,J/McKnight,A  Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act-create  REF SHH

S4079  Amato,C/Wimberly,B  Twp. committee-rename to twp. council; update materials to reflect change  REF SCU

S4080  Corrado,K  Bus stops, certain-require NJT install certain safety features  REF STR

S4081  Amato,C+1  Calculation of State aid-provide information to school districts upon request  REF SED

S4082  Testa,M/Beach,J  Eggplant-designate as State Crop  REF SSG

S4083  Bucco,A/Beach,J  CATV svc outage toll-free phone number-estab for customer, report/receive update  REF SEG

S4084  Henry,O/Cryan,J  Tickets to postponed events-require issuance of refund or credit for tickets  REF SCM

S4085  Bucco,A/Singleton,T+1  Second Chance Program-estab; provide opportunities through labor organizations  REF SLA

S4086  Mukherji,R  PANYNJ employees-authorize to take military leave  REF SMV

S4087  Mukherji,R  Support services, General Assistance beneficiaries-estab system, ensure funds  REF SHH

S4088  Mukherji,R/Lagana,J  Artificial intelligence, generative-concerns advertising  REF SCM

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S4089  Mukherji,R/Vitale,J  Genetic testing after diagnosis of pancreatic cancer-req health insurance cover  REF SCM

S4090  Mukherji,R/Vitale,J  Pancreatic cancer awareness campaign-establish  REF SHH

S4091  O'Scanlon,D  School Ethics Act-clarifies applicability, personal statements of board members  REF SED

S4092  Bucco,A/Turner,S  Commercial foods-proh cert subtances in sale/distribution/manufacture w/in 2 yrs  REF SHH

S4093  O'Scanlon,D  Fire district elections-move to date of general election in November  REF SCU

S4094  Lagana,J  Physician assistant-revise statutory law to change title to physician associate  REF SHH

S4095  McKnight,A/Timberlake,B+1  Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Prog-establish; approp.$1M  REF SLP

S4096  McKnight,A  Health club contracts-requires provisions, regarding infectious disease outbreak  REF SCM

S4097  Amato,C  Homestead property tax reimb prog-lower age, eligibility for surviving spouse  REF SBA

S4098  McKnight,A  Water utility service-require certain notice prior to placing liens  REF SEG

S4099  Gopal,V/McKnight,A  Child care services-prov gross income tax credit for volunteer first responders  REF SBA

S4100  Gopal,V  Volunteer first responders-prohibit counties from charging recording fees  REF SCU

S4101  McKnight,A+1  Student mental health-estab task force, examine pub sch prog/services to address  REF SED

S4102  McKnight,A+1  Bullying in public schools-req sch district estab procedure for online reporting  REF SED

S4103  McKnight,A/Corrado,K  Sexual assault forensic evidence-requires evidence be preserved for 10 years  REF SLP

S4104  Testa,M  Constituent homeowners-estab procedure to dissolve common interest community  REF SCU

S4105  Amato,C  Social media companies-estab requirement concerning content moderation practices  REF SCM

S4106  Bucco,A  Retirement savings plans, certain-exclude from gross income tax  REF SBA

S4107  Ruiz,M  Costomer using debit card-proh seller providing service from charging surcharge  REF SCM

S4108  Ruiz,M/McKnight,A+1  SNAP-require retailers take measure to help prevent card skimming  REF SHH

S4109  Mukherji,R  Sensitive personal data-proh commercial Internet website/online svc from selling  REF SCM

S4110  Mukherji,R  Consumer fraud act-concerns fictitious former price of merchandise or svcs  REF SCM

S4111  Sarlo,P  Special events-impose temp surcharges on certain transactions to support  REF SBA

S4112  Diegnan,P  Brain injury screening and education program-establish in DCF  REF SHH

S4113  Diegnan,P  Athletic Trainer Compact-enter NJ  REF SCM

SCR131  Turner,S  Oil & natural gas companies-enact Leg, eliminate preferential fed tax treatment  REF SEN

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Referred to Committee:

 

A795 Aca (1R)  Bailey,D/Freiman,R+12  Violations, cert-permit 30-calendar day extention, bus. to address & resolve  REF SSG

A947 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/Collazos-Gill,A+7  Perinatal anxiety-estab. awareness campaign, devel policies, promote recognition  REF SHH

A948  Murphy,C/McCoy,T+5  Antenatal prenatal care clinics-DOH conduct survey on status  REF SHH

A1079  Singh,B/Calabrese,C  John Bull-designate as NJ State steam locomotive  REF SSG

A1205  Schnall,A/Carter,L+2  Division of Developmental Disabilities-create and distribute satisfaction survey  REF SHH

A1295  Miller,C/Carter,L+2  Local government employee on paid leave-proh a different county from employing  REF SCU

A1715 AcsAca (ACS/1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V+42  John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey-establishes  REF SSG

A1738  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates-authorize creation  REF SBA

A1872 Aca (1R)  Kennedy,J/Stanley,S+6  Gardens, community-exempts composting on-site under certain conditions  REF SEN

A1873  Kennedy,J/Spearman,W+16  Flood mitigation projects-prioritize funding for projects that include/allow for  REF SEN

A1959 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Sampson,W+7  Billing due date-proh. telecommunications/utility companies from charging prior  REF SEG

A2127  Carter,L/Morales,C+1  Public utility meter reading fees-proh charging residents, multi-unit dwellings  REF SEG

A2195 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+8  Vaping awareness campaign-concerns; devel guidelines, sch dist/instit higher ed  REF SHH

A2199  Speight,S/McCoy,T+14  Child abuse reporting hotline-maintain by DCPP, prov info on available resources  REF SHH

A2205 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Karabinchak,R+6  VCCO-post signs and distribute pamphlets in emergency rooms  REF SHH

A2259 Aca (1R)  Donlon,M/Barlas,A+6  Hospital patient w/devel. disability-auth designated caregiver accompany patient  REF SHH

A2312  Peterpaul,L/Tully,C+16  Sexual exploitation/abuse of children-create separate crime for items depicting  REF SJU

A2391  Moen,W/Sauickie,A+11  250th Anniversary Revolutionary War-authorize creation of license plates  REF STR

A2401 Acs (ACS)  Moen,W  Scrap metal businesses-establish safety measures  REF SCM

A2777  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Lopez,Y+1  New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act-permits online foreclosure sales  REF SCU

A3238  Hutchison,D/Stanley,S+1  Income tax assessments-eliminate statute of limitation, refunds induced by fraud  REF SBA

A3507  Lopez,Y/Miller,C+3  Rent increases, unconscionable-establish standards for determining  REF SCU

A3523 Aca (1R)  Carter,L/Morales,C  Educational Facilities Authority-reduce number of members required for quorum  REF SHI

A3571  Greenwald,L/Simmons,H+4  Economic development partnerships-authorizes establishment of regional  REF SBA

A3877  Coughlin,C/Speight,S+9  Develop housing-estab cert St funding preference, mun that enhance opportunities  REF SCU

A3882 Aca (1R)  Coughlin,C/Quijano,A+6  Subsidized sch meal application-post link in prominent place on Internet website  REF SED

A3929  Karabinchak,R/Greenwald,L+2  Biometric surveillance system-proh use by business entity, certain circumstances  REF SLP

A3986  Schnall,A/Sampson,W+2  Towing companies-accept authorization of vehicle release to third party  REF SCM

A4075  Stanley,S/Murphy,C+1  International public health-authorize DOH to establish partnerships  REF SHH

A4543  Abdelaziz,A/Stewart,K+1  February 2019 police sergent exam-concerns Paterson & Newark police  REF SLP

A4678 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Spearman,W  Renaissance school projects-clarifies payments, non-resident students enrolled  REF SBA

AJR93  Katz,A  Timbuctoo's 200th anniversary-celebrate and commemorates  REF SEN

AJR109 Aca (1R)  Simmons,H/Speight,S+2  Donate Life Month-designates month of April, each year  REF SHH

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

A796 AcaAca (2R)  Bailey,D/Danielsen,J+14  Electric public utilities-develop and apply special tariff for data centers 

A2388  Moen,W/Sampson,W+9  Historical roadside markers-require Travel & Tourism develop & maintain website 

A4072  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Miller,C+24  Public works contract-establishes minimum qualifications, persons employed 

Bill Transferred:

 

S3564  Greenstein,L+9  Private Contractor Registration Act-establish  FROM SCM TO SLA

 

Bill Withdrawn From The Files:

 

SCR16  Stack,B/Turner,S+2  Slavery or involuntary servitude-amends Constitution to prohibit  FROM SSG 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S147  (Space,P; Tiver,L; Singleton,T)  Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act-extend, caregivers of certain veterans

S149  (Space,P)  250th Anniversary Revolutionary War-authorize creation of license plates

S168  (McKeon,J)  Boards of trustees of St. college, univ, co college-req to include 2 college emp

S197  (McKnight,A)  Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol

S212  (McKeon,J)  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

S352  (Holzapfel,J; Amato,C; Space,P)  Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Prev. Act-blocking cert. Internet devices

S427  (Mukherji,R; Turner,S)  Administrative Law Judges-require to be enrolled in Workers Comp. Judges of PERS

S455  (Turner,S)  Expungement statutes-make cert amendments, reduce filing burdens & expand elig

S495  (Steinhardt,D)  SPRS members, certain-reinstate automatic COLAs for retirement benefits

S524  (Timberlake,B; Ruiz,M; Turner,S)  Sch. breakfast prog-expands to all sch w/5% or more students elig for free meals

S572  (Diegnan,P; Johnson,G)  Caregiver's Assistance Act-income tax credit incurred for care of sr family memb

S598  (Gopal,V)  Neurological diseases, certain-require health insurance coverage

S680  (Diegnan,P)  Artificial intelligence data centers, proposed-req submission, energy usage plan

S726  (Moriarty,P)  Rent increases, unconscionable-establish standards for determining

S731 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Electric public utilities-develop and apply special tariff for data centers

S773  (Gopal,V; Moriarty,P; Pennacchio,J; Cryan,J; Space,P; Corrado,K; McKeon,J)  Cigarette & tobacco products tax rev-incr
  amount prov to Comm on Cancer Research

S796  (Space,P)  Security categorical aid-permit public/nonpublic school utilize, hire security

S992  (Space,P)  Military monument desecration-crime of third degree

S1028  (Steinhardt,D)  Mass Violence Care Fund-establishes; appropriates $10M

S1039  (Corrado,K)  Suicide prevention barriers-DOT/NJTA/SJTA construct at cert bridges & overpasses

S1080  (Stack,B; Diegnan,P)  Aquaculture, any species of octopus-prohibit, purpose of human consumption

S1088  (Space,P; Bucco,A; Singer,R)  Disabled veterans, certain-concerns agreements to provide certain legal services

S1171  (Gopal,V)  Reproductive technology, assisted-protects rights

S1172  (Wimberly,B; Amato,C; Bucco,A)  Monitoring devices in common areas-requires certain group homes to install

S1228  (Polistina,V)  Nasal seizure rescue medication-req public sch devel policy for administration

S1233  (Polistina,V)  Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund-establish, support telephone hotline program;$500K

S1275  (Singleton,T)  Diagnostic & suppl breast examinations-req insurance coverage w/o cost-sharing

S1279 Sca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Youth Detention Task Force-create

S1378  (Johnson,G; Schepisi,H; Smith,B; Singleton,T)  School bus monitoring systems-authorizes use

S1379  (Moriarty,P)  Worker comp benf-prov for pub safety worker, devel illness/injury result of 9/11

S1421  (Greenstein,L)  Basic life support services-require municipalities provide; estab as essential

S1423  (Corrado,K)  Motor vehicle dealer licenses, new-concerns facilities used

S1502  (Diegnan,P; Tiver,L; Steinhardt,D; Wimberly,B; McKnight,A; Singleton,T)  PFRS accidental disability pension-increase,
  disability caused by a weapon

S1523  (Space,P)  Veterans' benefits-broadens elig. by eliminating req of serving during cert wars

S1583  (Steinhardt,D; Turner,S)  Cancer screening examinations, periodic-provide access, volunteer firefighters

S1598  (Space,P)  Paramus & Menlo Park vet mem homes-converting portion, single occupancy rooms

S1670  (Timberlake,B)  Municipal public defender-removes municipal authority to charge application fee

S1677  (Diegnan,P)  Autonomous vehicle pilot program-establish

S1756  (Beach,J)  First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program-establishes

S1767  (Greenstein,L)  Census-based funding-eliminates use, special education aid in school funding law

S1796 Sca (1R)  (Diegnan,P; Space,P; McKeon,J; Steinhardt,D)  Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers

S1799  (Diegnan,P)  Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit prog-suppl approp to DCA;$30M

S1814  (Moriarty,P; Amato,C)  Prostitution as patron-upgrades offense; fines to Human Trafficking Survivor Fd.

S1838  (Beach,J)  Bringing Veterans Home Initiative-codifies

S1905  (Space,P; Singleton,T; Diegnan,P; Bucco,A)  Military members & disab vet-estab counseling program, eligible family members

S1918  (Space,P)  Battlefield cross memorials-include replicas, verticle rifle/helmet/boot/dog tag

S2060  (Amato,C)  Alcoholic beverages-allow veteran svc organizations obtain license to serve memb

S2134  (Steinhardt,D)  Tax law violation-monetary award, report violation by employer in construction

S2165 Sca (1R)  (Tiver,L; Cryan,J)  Saving Our Diners & Protecting Our Past Act-provide certain tax incentives

S2511  (Space,P)  Veterans, civil service & pension benefits-extends eligibility

S2595  (Steinhardt,D)  Cancer screening examination, periodic-mandate access for volunteer firefighters

S2644  (Steinhardt,D)  NJ FamilyCare-increase reimbursement rate paid to care mgt organizations;$16.7M

S2815  (Mukherji,R)  Medicaid-require coverage of social day care services for senior citizens

S2842  (Space,P; Diegnan,P; Bucco,A)  Veterans' memorial homes-increases regulation

S2922  (Diegnan,P)  Rehabilitative release-provide for certain incarcerated persons

S2931  (Singleton,T)  On-demand micro transit programs-estab requirements for operating within State

S2980 Sca (1R)  (Burgess,R; Diegnan,P)  Nursing homes-revises reporting req. concerning financial disclosure & ownership

S3011  (Turner,S)  Healthy Smiles Act-concerns NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates, pediatric svcs

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S3093  (Timberlake,B)  St Police Academy civilian instructors & contractors-implement policy, diversify

S3103  (Diegnan,P)  Real property, transfers valued over $1M-concerns the addl fees & taxes imposed

S3113  (Smith,B; Ruiz,M)  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program-suppl FY2026 Appropriations Act;$10M

S3172  (Space,P)  Administration Procedure Act-make various changes to provisions

S3187  (Bramnick,J)  Motor vehicle liability insurance policy-prohibit restricting amount recovered

S3190  (Space,P)  Veterans Bill of Rights-establish

S3206  (Space,P; Singleton,T; Diegnan,P)  Military Suicide Prevention Task Force-establishes

S3369  (Bucco,A)  Intellectual or devel. disab.-estab direct care ratio req, cert providers of svc

S3387  (Space,P; Singleton,T; Diegnan,P)  NJ National Guard-concerns tuition benefits

S3394  (Mukherji,R; Burgess,R; Polistina,V; Turner,S)  Food svc businesses-prov written notice of major food allergens, each menu item

S3411  (Moriarty,P)  Social Media Research Center-estab at 4-yr public institution of higher ed

S3412  (Moriarty,P)  Social media platforms, cert-take certain actions concerning user mental health

S3413  (Moriarty,P)  Kid Code Act-adopt Age-Appropriate Design Code for NJ, concerns minors' use

S3509  (Polistina,V; Amato,C)  Queen of Hearts raffle games-permit

S3527  (Space,P; Diegnan,P)  Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act-creates

S3564  (Steinhardt,D)  Private Contractor Registration Act-establish

S3612/3717 Scs (SCS)  (Turner,S)  Consumer personal data-proh entities from using to set prices, merchandise/svcs

S3638  (Bucco,A)  Justice Center, Protection of Individuals w/ Intellectual or Devel. Disab.-estab

S3679  (Moriarty,P)  Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act-establishes

S3691  (Polistina,V)  Hospital patient w/devel. disability-auth designated caregiver accompany patient

S3735  (Amato,C)  Foreclosure protections-extend, cert homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida

S3744  (Wimberly,B; McKeon,J; Diegnan,P; Greenstein,L; Johnson,G)  Local news organizations, eligible-establish advertisement set-asides

S3866  (Steinhardt,D)  Cancer screening examination, periodic-mandate access for volunteer firefighters

S3946  (Space,P; Polistina,V; Amato,C; Zwicker,A; Holzapfel,J; Tiver,L; Beach,J; Pennacchio,J; McKeon,J; Singleton,T; Cryan,J)  Human
  Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M

S3979  (Diegnan,P)  School bus contractors-estab cert annual certification compliance requirements

S4003  (Diegnan,P)  Continuous glucose monitors & related supplies--require Medicaid coverage

S4005  (Stack,B; Moriarty,P; Tiver,L; Polistina,V)  Bias intimidation law-includes Sikhs as protected class; approp $100K

S4016  (Diegnan,P)  Children's Data Protection Commission-establish; social media privacy concerns

S4041  (Space,P)  Watershed lands-increase amounts of aid paid to certain municipalities

S4042  (Henry,O; Burgess,R; Cryan,J)  Lung cancer screening awareness and access-concerns

S4044  (Diegnan,P)  Commercial electronic mail message-include unsubscribe mechanism

S4046  (Diegnan,P)  Justice Ctr. for Protection of Individuals w/ Intellectual & Devel. Disabilities

S4070  (Bramnick,J)  Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund-amend law, EMT eligibility for funds

S4075  (Singleton,T)  Artificial intelligence-based systems-regulate use for electronic monitoring

S4085  (Corrado,K)  Second Chance Program-estab; provide opportunities through labor organizations

S4095  (Corrado,K)  Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Prog-establish; approp.$1M

S4101  (Corrado,K)  Student mental health-estab task force, examine pub sch prog/services to address

S4102  (Corrado,K)  Bullying in public schools-req sch district estab procedure for online reporting

S4108  (Mukherji,R)  SNAP-require retailers take measure to help prevent card skimming

SCR24  (Space,P)  Porperty tax deduction, vert-increase amounts based on annual increases in CPI

SCR31  (Schepisi,H)  Slot machine gambling at horse racetracks-establish; dedicates revenues

SCR65  (Schepisi,H)  Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and intolerance-condemns

SCR99  (Space,P)  Veterans' property tax deduction-proposes deduction increase from $250 to $1,250

SCR106  (McKnight,A; O'Scanlon,D; Space,P; Steinhardt,D)  Protecting Against Climate Threats-rules inconsistent w/ legislative intent

SCR108  (Space,P)  School Funding Reform Act of 2008-revise to stabile State aid reductions

SCR130  (Diegnan,P)  SNAP-urge USDA to revise 20 hr weekly work requirement for student participation

SJR107  (McKnight,A)  Cybersecurity Task Force-establishes

SR95  (Diegnan,P)  National Family Day-urge State to recognize September 22, 2026

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S157  (McKnight,A)  Alco. & Drug Use Disorder Policy-estab off, oversee fd & data tracking treatment

S170  (Ruiz,M)  School district spring break-requires Commissioner of Education recommend dates

S500  (Bucco,A)  Nonprofit Security Grant Program-expand

S513  (Steinhardt,D)  Winery, farm-authorizes temporary waiver from requirement to use NJ grown fruit

S552 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Historical roadside markers-require Travel & Tourism develop & maintain website

S572  (McKnight,A)  Caregiver's Assistance Act-income tax credit incurred for care of sr family memb

S585  (Turner,S)  The Voter Convenience Act-allow voter to vote at any polling place, election day

S691  (Greenstein,L)  Solar development goals of SREC-II program-increase & extend cert target dates

S726  (McKnight,A)  Rent increases, unconscionable-establish standards for determining

S841  (McKnight,A)  Ruth Gilbert Alzheimer's Accessibility Act-allows parking privileges

S1279 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Youth Detention Task Force-create

S1285  (Turner,S)  Fuel gas sensor devices-require installation in certain dwelling units

S1420  (Singer,R)  Secondary mortgage loan payments-concerns requirements

S1505  (Diegnan,P)  Driver's license reciprocity agreement-enter with Republic of Ireland

S1637  (Amato,C)  Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship, Training, & Employment Resources Pilot Prog-estab

S1674  (Beach,J)  Electronic literary materials-concerns contracts from including cert provisions

S2646  (Timberlake,B)  School dist consolidation-estab plan, combine dist in county into regional dist

S2740  (Mukherji,R)  Traffic signs-DOT inspect, establish awareness campaign concerning maintenance

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S3022  (Greenstein,L)  Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act-establish

S3394  (McKnight,A)  Food svc businesses-prov written notice of major food allergens, each menu item

S3399  (Greenstein,L)  Virtual power plant program-establish, reduce peak demand for electric energy

S3487  (Bucco,A)  Dept. of State Police-estab as principal department in executive branch, St govt

S3630  (Mukherji,R)  Private prisons, operators-impose various taxes and fees

S3811  (Diegnan,P)  NJ FamiltyCare & SNAP recipients-concerns certain eligibility requirements

S3867  (McKnight,A)  Health Equity Access and Leadership Fund-establish; appropriate $25M

S3908  (Beach,J)  Domestic extremist organization database-require AG establish and maintain

S3923  (McKnight,A)  YJC-publish informationpr reguarding juveniles waived to adult court

S3985  (Turner,S)  International public health-authorize DOH to establish partnerships

S4010  (McKnight,A)  Senior/Disab Resident Trans Asst Prog-auth funding, on-demand micro transit prog

S4027  (Diegnan,P)  Sober living home-clarify auth. to regulate resid, substance abuse aftercare fac

S4042  (Zwicker,A)  Lung cancer screening awareness and access-concerns

S4048  (Mukherji,R)  SNAP retailers-display info, protect recipients from fraud to steal benefits

S4049  (Mukherji,R)  SNAP recipients-req DHS distribute contactless EBT cards by January 31, 2027

S4050  (Diegnan,P)  Sons of the American Legion license plates-authorize creation

S4062  (McKnight,A)  Large-load addition costomers-establish certain protections against demand

SJR107  (Mukherji,R)  Cybersecurity Task Force-establishes

SJR108  (McKnight,A)  Veterans Month-designate November 2026

SR15  (Amato,C)  Social Security benefits-urge President & Cong, exempt from federal income tax

SR20  (Bucco,A)  Federal tax credit scholarship prog-urge Gov to take steps for St. participation

 

Digest Correction:

 

S2160 Moriarty,P/Diegnan,P+2 Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties REP 2RS REF SBA *NOT*
  REP 2RS 3/23/26

The Senate adjourned at 5:20 P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 11, 2026 (QUORUM, Committee Group “1” scheduled to meet).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4808  Park,E+2  Justice Ctr. for Protection of Individuals w/ Intellectual & Devel. Disabilities  REF AHU

A4809  Park,E  Probation/suspended charge/discharge of defendant-notice req to victim or family  REF AJU

A4810  Park,E/Quijano,A  St. prisons/county jails/privately-secure fac-concerns health & safety standards  REF AJU

A4811  Fantasia,D  Water quality management structures-exempts from real property taxation  REF ATU

A4812  Fantasia,D  Parents Bill of Rights Act-concerns parents rights over their child's education  REF AED

A4813  Fantasia,D  Mail-in ballots-change requirements for persons providing assistance to voters  REF ASL

A4814  Fantasia,D  Firearms-concerns cert sale & possession; repeal personalized handgun law  REF AJU

A4815  Fantasia,D+2  Horseback riding permit-prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 to obtain  REF AAN

A4816  Fantasia,D/Inganamort,M  Admin. Procedure Act-concerns socio-economic impact statements for rule-making  REF AOF

A4817  Fantasia,D/Inganamort,M  Highlands preservation area-allows for exclusion of certain properties  REF AEN

A4818  Fantasia,D  Honeybee hives-proh. Dept. of Agriculture from regulating min prop size required  REF AAN

A4819  Fantasia,D/Kanitra,P  Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative-withdraws New Jersey's participation  REF AEN

A4820  Hutchison,D  Motor vehicles, new-require to be equipped with amplitude modulation radio  REF ACO

A4821  Hutchison,D/Karabinchak,R+1  Athletic Trainer Compact-enter NJ  REF ARP

A4822  Stewart,K/Abdelaziz,A  Feminine hygiene products-provide for free under certain circumstances;$500K  REF AHE

A4823  Bailey,D/Karabinchak,R  Public broadcasting funding-concerns; make appropriations  REF ATU

A4824  Haider,S  Glyphosate-concerning the use  REF AAN

A4825  Haider,S  Traffic signs-DOT inspect, establish awareness campaign concerning maintenance  REF ATR

A4826  Donlon,M/Miller,C+4  Food svc businesses-prov written notice of major food allergens, each menu item  REF ACO

A4827  Donlon,M/Peterpaul,L+2  Administrative Law Judges-require to be enrolled in Workers Comp. Judges of PERS  REF ASL

A4828  DeAngelo,W  Sch dist debt-lower threshold, net present value savings needed in refinancing  REF AED

A4829  Quijano,A  Convenience fees for electronic payments-authorize local government to impose  REF ASL

A4830  Quijano,A+2  Office of New Americans-establish in Department of Human Services  REF AHU

A4831  Quijano,A  Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide  REF AHO

A4832  Quijano,A  Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act  REF AHE

A4833  Quijano,A  Public & private entities, cert-publicize receipt, St funds/econ devel subsides  REF ASL

A4834  Quijano,A/Murphy,C+1  Finan assistance from EDA-proh businesses from gender gap payment practices  REF ALA

A4835  Macurdy,A/Peterpaul,L+1  Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol  REF AJU

A4836  Calabrese,C/Park,E+2  Portable solar generation devices, cert-exempt, interconnection & net metering  REF AHO

A4837  Walker,J  Community Health Worker Prog-estab in DOH & cert training programs for workers  REF AHN

A4838  Venezia,M  Special events-impose temp surcharges on certain transactions to support  REF AAN

A4839  Stewart,K  Medicaid beneficiaries w/ sickle cell disease-create Health Home Program  REF AHU

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A4840  Stewart,K/Schaer,G  On-demand micro transit prog-permit school districts to utilize for pupil trans  REF AED

A4841  Stewart,K  Kidney disease education svcs-req SHBP, SEHBP, & NJ FamilyCare cover  REF AHE

A4842  Speight,S/Haider,S  Preschool opportunities, free-req cert sch dist partner w/ child care providers  REF AED

A4843  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Community-led Birthing Justice & Equity Resource Initiative Prog Act-approp $12M  REF ACW

A4844  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act-establish; approp $12M  REF AHN

A4845  Speight,S/Haider,S  Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care-establish  REF ACF

A4846  Speight,S/Haider,S  Child care subsidy rate, cert children-equal sch dist per pupil preschool ed aid  REF ACF

A4847  Speight,S/Haider,S  Emerg. closure prev. fund-create for child care programs at risk of closure;$10M  REF ACF

A4848  Speight,S  Elevator inspector, qualified-prov satisfaction of lic req through certification  REF ARP

A4849  Speight,S+1  Invasive grooming of vulnerable adults-create civil & criminal penalties  REF AJU

A4850  Simmons,H/Bailey,D  Vocational rehabilitation services-concerns finan need policy to determine costs  REF ALA

A4851  Walker,J  College athletes-prov gross income tax exclusion, use of name/image/likeness  REF AHI

A4852  Katz,A/Sweeney,M  Schedule II controlled dangerous substances-permit prescription via telemedicine  REF AHE

A4853  Murphy,C/Angelozzi,A  School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program-establishes in DEP;$5M  REF AED

A4854  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L+1  Mom Project oral health program-implement in DOH; appropriate $3M  REF AHE

A4855  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A+1  St agencies-vacate cert prop. in Trenton, EDA offer incentives to pub entities  REF ASL

A4856  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Donlon,M+4  Landlord code violations enforce as tax liens-municipalities adopt ordinance  REF AHO

A4857  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L  Instit of higher ed-prohibits giving preferential consideration, legacy student  REF AHI

A4858  Simmons,H  Self-Directed Care Access Act-estab common intake sys & application process  REF AHE

A4859  Sauickie,A  Biomass, solar, and wind energy generating fac, preserved farms-concerns  REF AAN

A4860  Sauickie,A/Dunn,A+5  Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act-concerns  REF AED

A4861  Sauickie,A  Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Act-req victim notification, sex offender release  REF APS

A4862  Sauickie,A  School calendar-include days for inclement weather and emergencies  REF AED

A4863  Carter,L  US Postal Service postmark-estab public awareness campaign, fed rules;$100K  REF ASL

A4864  Calabrese,C  Federal theft loss-allow gross income taxpayer claim deduction for cert losses  REF APS

A4865  Calabrese,C  Special education costs, extraordinary-concerns  REF AED

A4866  Bailey,D  Attorney General-establish qualifications to be appointed  REF APS

A4867  McGuckin,G  PTSD & coronavirus-establish toll free helpline for frontline workers  REF AHE

A4868  McGuckin,G  Vaccines containing mercury-eliminates use  REF AHE

A4869  McGuckin,G  Credit card scanners-establish new offenses concerning unlawful possession/use  REF ACO

A4870  Dunn,A+1  Medication administration-regulate in certain residential facilities  REF AHU

A4871  Dunn,A  Charitable contributions, nonprofit entities-allows gross income tax deduction  REF ACE

A4872  Kanitra,P  End the Toll Trap Act-concerns toll violationa & related administration fees  REF ATR

A4873  Dunn,A  Veteran, volunteer emergency worker-fee for mobile sportfishing vehicle permit  REF AAN

A4874  Dunn,A  Social & emotional learning-cert school districts & Comm. of Ed. submit reports  REF AED

A4875  Myhre,G/Rumpf,B+3  Driver testing & education requirements, cert-change for persons w/ disabilities  REF ATR

A4876  Rumpf,B/Myhre,G+1  Poll workers-increase cert compensation; prov overtime pay, polls stay open late  REF ASL

A4877  Greenwald,L  Health insurance & Medicaid-require reimbursement of clinical laboratories  REF AFI

A4878  Fantasia,D/Sauickie,A  Farming operations-prohibits harassment of farmers engaged  REF AAN

A4879  Fantasia,D/Sauickie,A  Farmland stewardship activities-increase cap on grants per application;$100K  REF AAN

A4880  Fantasia,D/Sauickie,A  Milk dealer license application-Agriculture Department prov electronic submittal  REF AAN

ACR142  Fantasia,D  Senior, disabled citizens-eliminate caps to qualify for $250 prop. tax deduction  REF AHU

ACR143  Sauickie,A+1  Property tax exemption-provide for primary residence, suffer line of duty injury  REF APS

AJR169  Moen,W  Benjamin Franklin Bridge-commemorate 100th anniversary  REF ATG

AJR170  Speight,S  Mothers of Gynecology Day-designate September 24 each year  REF AHE

AJR171  Fantasia,D/Sauickie,A  Farmers Market Week-designates first full week in August of each year  REF AAN

AR131  Fantasia,D  FBI-incl Uniform Crime Report September 11, 2001 attack in hate crime statistics  REF APS

AR132  McGuckin,G+1  Social Security benefits-urge President & Cong, exempt from federal income tax  REF AOF

AR133  Greenwald,L/Morales,C  Women's voting rights-urge Congress to protect & reject SAVE America Act  REF AOF

AR134  Fantasia,D  Non-dairy products-urges FDA to prohibit labeling as milk  REF AAN

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A2135  Carter,L/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Educational institutions, post-secondary-collect & report emp data for cert grad  REP

A2256 Aca (1R)  Speight,S  Sexual Violence Restoration Justice Pilot Program-concerns  REP/ACA

A2519  Spearman,W/Guardian,D  Soil conservation districts-authorize to have more than five supervisors  REP

A2762 Aca (1R)  Katz,A/Simmons,H+1  NJ liquors, beers, & wines-designate Jersey Fresh funding; approp. $100K  REP/ACA

A3108  Swain,L/Sauickie,A+4  Agriculture, community supported-take various actions to publicize & promote  REP

A3389 Aca (1R)  Stanley,S/Speight,S+2  Professional licensing entities-establish quorum standards, cert circumstances  REP/ACA

A3390 Aca (1R)  Stanley,S+1  Div. of Consumer Affairs-create open data portal, provide cert datasets online  REP/ACA

A3577  Greenwald,L/Swain,L+2  Prof & occupational licenses-req issuance of report on processing of application  REP

A4275 Acs (ACS)  Hutchison,D/Miller,C  Permits/licenses/certifications, cert-estab online Statewide tracking system  REP/ACS

S229  Turner,S+1  Educational institutions, post-secondary-collect & report emp data for cert grad  REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A1212  Schnall,A/Coughlin,C  NJ Better Educational Savings Trust accounts-modifies matching grant criteria  REP REF AAP

A1492  Freiman,R/McCoy,T+14  Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Prog;$4.5M  REP REF AAP

Bills Reported Referred/AAP: (cont’d)

 

A2197 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+7  Women's Menstrual Health Program-establish, identify and assist patients  REP/ACA REF AAP

 

Bill Reported Referred/AHE:

 

A2007 Aca (1R)  Haider,S/Swain,L+4  Domestic viol screening-obstetrical provider perform; prevent certain disclosure  REP/ACA REF AHE

 

Bill Reported Referred/AOF:

 

A1326 Aca (1R)  Miller,C/Carter,L+2  Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding-create;$200K  REP/ACA REF AOF

 

Bills Reported Referred/ARP:

 

A2181  Speight,S/Haider,S+5  Endometriosis-estab. req, screen cert people who are pregnant & have given birth  REP REF ARP

A2188  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+4  Preeclampsia-estab req to screen people who are pregnant & have given birth  REP REF ARP

 

Bill Reported Referred/ATG:

 

A3991 Aca (1R)  Bhalla,R/Brennan,K  2026 FIFA World Cup-submit reports concerning human rights  REP/ACA REF ATG

 

Bill Reported Referred/ATU:

 

A4688 Aca (1R)  Bailey,D/Katz,A  Biomass, solar, and wind energy systems-concerns certain farmland  REP/ACA REF ATU

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A105  (Peterson,E)  Toll discounts to senior citizens-requires NJTA and SJTA to automatically offer

A158  (Peterson,E)  Farmer mentoring program-Department of Agricultural develop & implement

A169  (Peterson,E)  Agricultural or horticultural land and woodlands-ban foreign ownership

A177  (Peterson,E)  Farmland not redevelopment/rehab area-provide under Local Redevel & Housing Law

A198  (Peterson,E)  Agritourism activities-prov limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting

A203  (Peterson,E)  Blue Star Memorial Hwy Council-rename Blue & Gold Star Memorial Hwy Council

A204  (Peterson,E)  Utility task vehicles used for farm operation-allow to travel on public roadways

A222  (Rumpf,B; Myhre,G; Sauickie,A)  Firearms-compile & publicly report, permits to carry handgun & purchaser id card

A252  (Scharfenberger,G)  Education and employment-credit against income tax for pursuing in State

A255  (Scharfenberger,G)  Electric svc. prov.-integrate energy storage sys into long-term planning process

A257  (Scharfenberger,G)  Power outages-study whether microgrids & generators will reduce length of outage

A278  (Rowan,M)  Beaches-provide spouse and dependent children of veteran reduced cost access

A291  (Rowan,M)  September 11-school districts incl information, events as part of Social Studies

A309  (Kean,S)  Jillian's Law-mandate instit commitment, cert person not competent for trial

A320  (Inganamort,M; Scharfenberger,G)  Flood Zone Clarification Act-modify procedure, delineation of flood hazard areas

A322  (Fantasia,D)  Immigration Enforcement Support Act-detain & transfer, persons illegally in St

A330  (Fantasia,D)  Public Charge Transpatrency Act-concerns government assistance & illegal aliens

A333  (Fantasia,D; Scharfenberger,G)  Military monument desecration-crime of third degree

A376  (Scharfenberger,G)  Senior residents-creates central registry & prov supply kits during emergencies

A377  (Inganamort,M; Fantasia,D; Rumpf,B)  Veterans' memorial homes-increases regulation

A382  (Fantasia,D; Scharfenberger,G; Rumpf,B)  Military members & disab vet-estab counseling program, eligible family members

A413  (Fantasia,D)  Military monument desecration-crime of third degree

A429  (Schaer,G; Schnall,A; Calabrese,C)  Tax law violation-monetary award, report violation by employer in construction

A434  (Kearney,V)  Medications, maintenance-prohibits SHBP, SEHBP or Medicaid from denying coverage

A437  (Scharfenberger,G)  Student psychological services-req school districts offer remote sessions

A501  (Peterson,E)  Agreement Among the States, Elect the President by National Popular Vote-repeal

A533  (Azzariti Jr.,J; Peterson,E)  Petroleum products gross receipts tax-eliminate authority to annually adjust

A557  (Barlas,A; Singh,B)  Cancer screening examinations, periodic-provide access, volunteer firefighters

A577  (Inganamort,M; Stewart,K; Venezia,M)  Caregiver's Assistance Act-income tax credit incurred for care of sr family memb

A592  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Family day care provider, registered-permits up to 10 children to be cared for

A619  (Scharfenberger,G)  Crime of doxxing-establishes

A721  (Rumpf,B)  Anthony Maruca's Law-enacts; req. law enforcement officers to carry epinephrine

A738  (Fantasia,D; Rumpf,B)  Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act-extend, caregivers of certain veterans

A766  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Haider,S; Sampson,W)  Municipal public defender, rep-remove mun authority to charge application fee

A808  (Flynn,V)  STEM graduate retention tax credit-employers pay cert. employees' ed. loan debt

A821  (Flynn,V)  CBT credit-allows for subcontracting work to NJ small businesses

A877  (Fantasia,D)  Afforable housing obligation, mun-permits housing prior to April 1, 1980 counted

A887  (Fantasia,D)  Wind energy projects-prohibit EDA from issuing subsidies

A978  (Bhalla,R; Singh,B)  Bias intimidation law-includes Sikhs as protected class; approp $100K

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A986  (Rowan,M)  Extended employment programs-revise law for persons with disabilities

A1054  (Bailey,D)  Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Program-establishes

A1073  (Sweeney,M)  Emergency svc employees-prov Emerg Services part of PERS; enhance benefits

A1084  (Peterson,E)  Farmland preservation purposes-disclose original purchase price for land to a co

A1142 Aca (1R)  (Collazos-Gill,A; Dunn,A)  Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers

A1191  (Peterson,E)  Agricultural land-prohibit ownership by foreign governments and persons

A1203  (Drulis,M)  CJ's Law-criminalizes manufacture & distribution, substances containing kratom

A1256  (Fantasia,D)  Domestic violence & sexual assault-estab minimum level of training for judges

A1257  (Fantasia,D)  NJT, unsafe conduct-NJT publish safety violations, establish mechanism to report

A1260  (Kanitra,P; Dunn,A)  Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Prev. Act-blocking cert. Internet devices

A1264  (Peterson,E)  Transit Accountability Act-requires independent audit of NJT

A1274  (Flynn,V)  Small business income, certain-allow exclusion from taxation

A1286  (Fantasia,D)  Political Donation Transparency Act-proh automatic enrollment, recurring contrib

A1371  (Sampson,W)  Children, separated from parents, immigration matters-appoint standby guardians

A1392  (Flynn,V)  Criminal contempt violations, certain-provide legal representation

A1502 Acs (ACS)  (Calabrese,C; Angelozzi,A)  Patient and Provider Protection Act-concerns

A1522  (Brennan,K)  Parking space, improvement standards-reduce, resid devel proximity to pub trans

A1618  (Fantasia,D)  Census-based funding-eliminates use, special education aid in school funding law

A1623  (Peterson,E)  Flags of designated terrorist org-proh being displayed or flown, State property

A1650  (Moen,W)  Suicide prevention barriers-DOT/NJTA/SJTA construct at cert bridges & overpasses

A1654  (Collazos-Gill,A)  School library media specialist-requires certain ratios to students in pub. sch.

A1665  (Bhalla,R; Kearney,V)  Reparations Task Force-establishes

A1684  (Brennan,K; Azzariti Jr.,J)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

A1696  (Angelozzi,A)  Optometrists-updates scope of practice

A1698  (Brennan,K)  Voter registration-allow at polling place, election day or at early voting site

A1718  (Speight,S)  Rehabilitative release-provide for certain incarcerated persons

A1720  (Haider,S)  Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act-establish

A1727  (Angelozzi,A)  TPAF-prov member & cert retiree same benefits, memb enrolled before July 1, 2007

A1729  (Brennan,K; Singh,B; Angelozzi,A; Calabrese,C)  Health Care Cost Containment & Price Transparency Commission-create;$5M

A1730  (Brennan,K)  Census Complete Count Trust Fund-creates in Department of State

A1835  (Flynn,V; Scharfenberger,G)  Law enforcement directive-repeal restricting co-op w/ fed immigration auth

A1950  (DePhillips,C; Verrelli,A)  Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish

A1970  (Park,E)  Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact-enter in

A2001  (Scharfenberger,G)  Dialysis-related drugs & devices, cert-establish pharmacist licensing exemption

A2005  (Sampson,W; Carter,L)  Fish and Game Council membership-revise

A2036  (Bhalla,R; Brennan,K)  NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission-establish

A2048  (Bhalla,R)  NJT reforms-incr. transparency & accountability; estab. Customer Advocate Office

A2125  (Kearney,V)  Wrongful imprisonment statute-expands categories of individuals, may bring claim

A2128  (Karabinchak,R; Onyema,C)  Student tuition bills-repeal law that require funds be assesed in cert manner

A2198  (Angelozzi,A)  Bereavement leave-concerns for death of child, miscarriage, and stillbirth

A2218  (Brennan,K)  Legally protected health care activities-secure protections, patient & provider

A2220  (Bhalla,R)  Reproductive health care svcs-require written consent, disclose medical info

A2222  (Sauickie,A)  Reproductive Health Care Prof Loan Redemption Program-establish;$5M

A2229  (Park,E)  Healthy Smiles Act-concerns NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates, pediatric svcs

A2281  (Rowan,M)  Fertility preservation services-req Medicaid coverage, iatrogenic infertility

A2284  (Scharfenberger,G)  School funding law-makes various changes; modifies tax levy growth limitation

A2288  (Scharfenberger,G)  Source plasma donation centers-establish licensure requirement

A2291  (Azzariti Jr.,J)  Medicine and medical supplies-establish State stockpile; make appropriation

A2295  (Rowan,M)  Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act-concerns aggravated assault

A2354  (Sweeney,M; Schnall,A)  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

A2363  (Morales,C)  Veterans & military members-waive or reimburse application and transcript fees

A2383  (Sampson,W)  Emission inspections-issue windshield stickers marking electric vehicles exempt

A2522  (Sweeney,M)  On-farm dairy processing activities-req Dept. of Agriculture conduct inspections

A2572  (Scharfenberger,G)  Name change for driver's lic-require MVC accept certain documents as proof

A2576  (Scharfenberger,G)  Adoption subsidy payments-allows direct deposit

A2579  (Scharfenberger,G)  Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption-estab. in Higher Ed Student Asst Auth

A2586  (Sampson,W)  Vacant Storefront Registry Prog-estab public database of vacant commercial space

A2644  (Flynn,V)  Surtax imposed on certain businesses-repeals

A2677  (Peterson,E)  Fiscal note, estimate-prohibits release of bill from committee without

A2683  (Peterson,E)  Core curriculum content-require legislative approval of updates or revisions

A2698  (Scharfenberger,G)  9/11 Heart Symbol flag-desig, official flag; display, cert pub bldgs & memorials

A2705  (Peterson,E; Angelozzi,A; Kanitra,P)  Monitoring devices in common areas-requires certain group homes to install

A2731  (Haider,S)  Reproductive technology, assisted-protects rights

A2738  (Bagolie,R)  Child endangerment via use of social media-creates penalty

A2767  (Karabinchak,R)  Child endangerment-modifies statute, include AI technology; estab criminal penal

A2810  (Rowan,M)  Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act-creates

A2835  (Auth,R)  Financial exploitation of the elderly-creates offense

A2931  (Scharfenberger,G)  Affordable housing-authorize shared service agreements to facilitate provision

A2939  (Barlas,A; Guardian,D)  Veterans, honorably discharged-provide property tax deduction up to $5K

A2959  (Fantasia,D)  Illegal aliens-proh. employment and req use of E-Verify program in pub contracts

A2985  (Fantasia,D)  Volunteer fire companies-exempts from charitable registration fees

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A3147  (Azzariti Jr.,J)  Transparency in Government Act-establish State public finance website

A3148  (Fantasia,D)  Bond act public questions-interpretive statements include fiscal information

A3152  (Fantasia,D; Scharfenberger,G)  Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act in NJ

A3156  (Fantasia,D)  Construction permits-revise timeframe for issuance

A3160  (Drulis,M)  Autism Awareness-creates special license plates

A3161  (Fantasia,D)  School district capital projects-explanatory statement on ballot question

A3172  (Fantasia,D)  State Debt Capacity Advisory Commission-establish

A3174  (Fantasia,D)  Murphy's Law-nullify Gov. emerg. order, rule, regulation when Gov. violates same

A3180  (Fantasia,D)  Med. Philanthropy Act-physician uncomp. care $250K cap, alleging med malpractice

A3182  (Fantasia,D)  Addiction Med. Philanthropy Act-med. malpractice liab, substance abuse treatment

A3190  (Fantasia,D)  Charitable food contributions, made from business inventory-income tax deduction

A3193  (Flynn,V)  S corporations-eliminate $375 minimum CBT with gross receipts of less than $100K

A3197  (Scharfenberger,G)  Counties, mun. shared services-priority consideration of permit applications

A3208  (Fantasia,D)  School district performance audits-expands authority of State Auditor

A3216  (Fantasia,D; Inganamort,M)  Real property, publicly owned-req taxation of improvements, protect water supply

A3221  (Fantasia,D)  COVID-19 vaccine-proh. discrimination against pregnant women, have not received

A3245  (Drulis,M)  Anthony's Legacy Act-estab; prov spec consideration, grandparents visitation

A3256 Aca (1R)  (Scharfenberger,G)  Mandatory gratuity-req restaurant disclose to patrons, failure unlawful practice

A3274  (Rowan,M; Rumpf,B)  Military Suicide Prevention Task Force-establishes

A3287  (Brennan,K)  Hearing impaired, assistive devices-expand Medicaid coverage

A3305  (Kearney,V)  Rabies testing-req cert consumer disclosures, optional training, veterinarians

A3331  (Singh,B)  Cancer screening examination, periodic-mandate access for volunteer firefighters

A3349  (Haider,S)  Domestic violence victims-specify housing be funded by Domestic Viol. Victims Fd

A3454  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act

A3497 Aca (1R)  (Haider,S; Singh,B)  Residential dwelling units-proh facilitation, agreement among rental prop owners

A3503 Acs (ACS)  (Speight,S; Carter,L; Rowan,M)  Goods and services-req public entities purchase 5% from Central Nonprofit Agency

A3509  (Sampson,W; Peterson,E)  E-ZPass tolls-require NJTA & SJTA exempt certain disabled veterans

A3535  (Haider,S)  Office parks and retail centers-authorized conversion to mixed-use developments

A3577  (Calabrese,C)  Prof & occupational licenses-req issuance of report on processing of application

A3612  (Haider,S; Danielsen,J; Murphy,C; Walker,J)  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program-suppl FY2026 Appropriations Act;$10M

A3613 Aca (1R)  (DePhillips,C)  Saving Our Diners & Protecting Our Past Act-provide certain tax incentives

A3636  (Scharfenberger,G)  Classroom supply purch.-allow income tax deduction up to $1200, unreimb expenses

A3641  (Haider,S)  Animal cruelty violations-establish procedures for seizure, care, and foreiture

A3686  (Scharfenberger,G)  Sharing Resources-estab grant/loan prog, encourage shared svcs/mun consolidation

A3734  (Schaer,G)  Construction project applicants-require to disclose project financing

A3735  (Sweeney,M)  Climate Superfund Act-impose liability on certain fossil fuel companies

A3762  (Schaer,G; Schnall,A)  Private Contractor Registration Act-establish

A3763 Aca (1R)  (Rowan,M)  Constr. Containment & Pollution Prevention Act-prevent release, cert pollutants

A3805  (Peterson,E)  Governor's budget recommendations-estab. process for submittal & publication

A3855  (Angelozzi,A; Fantasia,D)  NJ National Guard-concerns tuition benefits

A3867  (Venezia,M)  School start time for high school students-req cert begin no earlier than 8:30AM

A3887  (Carter,L; Sweeney,M)  School bus monitoring systems-authorizes use

A3917  (Fantasia,D)  Food waste-send to sanitary landfill fac for generating Class l renewable energy

A3976  (Morales,C)  Tickets to postponed events-require issuance of refund or credit for tickets

A4000  (Barlas,A; Peterson,E; Kanitra,P)  Gary Letizia Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Act-concerns

A4007  (Moen,W)  Real property-require sellers disclose presence of dams

A4013  (Bagolie,R; Peterpaul,L)  Social media platforms, cert-take certain actions concerning user mental health

A4015  (Singh,B)  Kid Code Act-adopt Age-Appropriate Design Code for NJ, concerns minors' use

A4077 Aca (1R)  (DeAngelo,W)  Private prisons, operators-impose various taxes and fees

A4096  (Brennan,K)  Semi-annual water & energy usage-req data center owners & operators submit

A4097  (Angelozzi,A)  Reckless vehicular homicide-increase penalty when driving while intoxicated

A4139  (Scharfenberger,G)  Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation, facilities expansion;$15M

A4150  (Scharfenberger,G)  Prof lic/application fees-concerns spouse/dependent of active duty servicemember

A4199  (Scharfenberger,G)  Crime victims-expands rights

A4215  (Dunn,A)  Prostitution as patron-upgrades offense; fines to Human Trafficking Survivor Fd.

A4236  (Speight,S; Venezia,M; Kearney,V)  STEM subject, various educational & other programs-designate accounting

A4361  (Auth,R)  Armed Forces of US or National Guard-permit excused absence, student enlisted

A4429  (Scharfenberger,G)  Sons of the American Legion license plates-authorize creation

A4445  (Speight,S)  Medicare health care coverage-expands to all residents

A4447  (Angelozzi,A)  Fiscal Year 2027-establish a spending freeze

A4479  (Clifton,R)  School bus transporting student w/ disabilities-call 911, life-threatening emerg

A4480  (Carter,L)  Multistory buildings, certain-concerns accessibility

A4485  (Calabrese,C)  Medicaid reimbursement rate for brain injury services-establish

A4492  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Immigrant Tenant Protection Act-provide certain protections, residential tenants

A4510  (Fantasia,D)  Transportation capital project list-concerns inclusion of agricultural concerns

A4532  (Haider,S; Bhalla,R)  Automated license plate reader-concerns

A4544  (Haider,S)  Students engaging in certain bias-related conduct-establish requirements

A4554  (Haider,S)  Habitat restoration, land acquisition, & oversight projects-appropriate $111.6M

A4563  (Haider,S)  Discrimination of basis of height or weight-prohibits under Law Against Discrim.

A4576  (Haider,S)  Marijuana plants-legalizes growing/possessing for personal use, 21 and older

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4579  (Sampson,W; Scharfenberger,G; Peterpaul,L; Miller,C; Auth,R; Sweeney,M; Karabinchak,R; DePhillips,C; Kennedy,J; Rowan,M;
  Rumpf,B; Myhre,G; Azzariti Jr.,J)  Cigarette & tobacco products tax rev-incr amount prov to Comm on Cancer Research

A4585  (Haider,S)  Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability

A4587  (Haider,S)  Compassion for Community Cats Law-spaying/neutering stray/feral cats; estab fund

A4648  (Scharfenberger,G)  Beach fees-municipalities charge reduced or no fee, children ages 12 to 17

A4654  (Fantasia,D)  Medication administration-regulate in certain licensed, residential facilities

A4656  (Carter,L)  Epinephrine administration-broaden mechanisms permitted

A4663  (Scharfenberger,G)  Suicide prevention-require boards of ed adopt policies; DOE, estab model policy

A4666  (Haider,S)  Movie theater, for-profit-acquire plenary retail consumption license

A4675  (Rumpf,B)  Disabled veterans, certain-concerns agreements to provide certain legal services

A4676  (Barlas,A; Donlon,M; Peterpaul,L; Kearney,V; Haider,S)  Nasal seizure rescue medication-req public sch devel policy for administration

A4677  (Collazos-Gill,A; Speight,S; DeAngelo,W; Rowan,M; Angelozzi,A; Brennan,K)  Local news organizations, eligible-establish advertisement
  set-asides

A4694  (Donlon,M; Peterpaul,L; Schnall,A; Sampson,W)  Serious mental illness-req prescription drug coverage w/o prior authorization

A4722  (Sampson,W; Donlon,M; Peterpaul,L; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Clifton,R; Scharfenberger,G; Verrelli,A; Kearney,V; Brennan,K; Venezia,M)
  Nursing homes-revises reporting req. concerning financial disclosure & ownership

A4729  (Scharfenberger,G)  Artificial intelligence, generative-req diclosure when used to operate chatbots

A4732  (Venezia,M; Dunn,A)  Artificial intelligence companion operators-prov notification, not with human

A4733  (Rowan,M)  Artificial intelligence, generative-concerns advertising

A4749  (Scharfenberger,G)  Automotive Anti-Theft Systems Task Force-establish

A4750  (Azzariti Jr.,J)  Sch dist, cert-approp funds, support increase in tax levy from health care costs

A4761  (Haider,S; Schaer,G)  Senior/Disab Resident Trans Asst Prog-auth funding, on-demand micro transit prog

A4769  (Fantasia,D)  Artificial intelligence data ctr-estab expedited approval & permitting procedure

A4770  (Scharfenberger,G; Fantasia,D)  Watershed lands-increase amounts of aid paid to certain municipalities

A4772  (Flynn,V)  School district performance audits-requires State Auditor to conduct

A4773  (Flynn,V)  Charitable contribution income tax deduction-allows cert during pub health emerg

A4784  (Flynn,V; Fantasia,D)  Calculation of State aid-provide information to school districts upon request

A4792  (Haider,S)  State House Annex cafe-permit county vocational schools to operate

A4796  (Scharfenberger,G; Haider,S; Kennedy,J; Sweeney,M; Brennan,K)  Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M

A4799  (Donlon,M)  Healthy food prescriptions-req NJ FamilyCare coverage for certain enrollees

A4806  (Haider,S)  ReadyReturn Prog-estab; req Taxation prepare initial tax filing, cert taxpayers

A4808  (Scharfenberger,G; Haider,S)  Justice Ctr. for Protection of Individuals w/ Intellectual & Devel. Disabilities

A4815  (Flynn,V)  Horseback riding permit-prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 to obtain

A4821  (Scharfenberger,G)  Athletic Trainer Compact-enter NJ

A4826  (Morales,C; Peterpaul,L; Karabinchak,R; Venezia,M)  Food svc businesses-prov written notice of major food allergens, each menu item

A4827  (Flynn,V; Freiman,R)  Administrative Law Judges-require to be enrolled in Workers Comp. Judges of PERS

A4830  (Haider,S; Morales,C)  Office of New Americans-establish in Department of Human Services

A4834  (Haider,S)  Finan assistance from EDA-proh businesses from gender gap payment practices

A4835  (Haider,S)  Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol

A4836  (Brennan,K)  Portable solar generation devices, cert-exempt, interconnection & net metering

A4849  (Morales,C)  Invasive grooming of vulnerable adults-create civil & criminal penalties

A4854  (Morales,C)  Mom Project oral health program-implement in DOH; appropriate $3M

A4855  (Morales,C)  St agencies-vacate cert prop. in Trenton, EDA offer incentives to pub entities

A4856  (Haider,S; Speight,S)  Landlord code violations enforce as tax liens-municipalities adopt ordinance

A4860  (Bergen,B; Rumpf,B; Clifton,R)  Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act-concerns

A4870  (Clifton,R)  Medication administration-regulate in certain residential facilities

A4875  (Scharfenberger,G)  Driver testing & education requirements, cert-change for persons w/ disabilities

ACR21  (Fantasia,D)  State tax bills pass both Houses of Leg by 3/5 majority vote-amends Constitution

ACR23  (Fantasia,D)  Equal Representation Act-express support

ACR25  (DiMaio,J)  9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

ACR36  (Fantasia,D; Rumpf,B)  Veterans' property tax deduction-proposes deduction increase from $250 to $1,250

ACR39  (Scharfenberger,G; Fantasia,D; Rumpf,B)  Porperty tax deduction, vert-increase amounts based on annual increases in CPI

ACR53  (Fantasia,D)  Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief-requires programs be fully funded

ACR54  (Fantasia,D)  Legislature-req. bills & joint resolutions on website 7 days before final vote

ACR59  (Kean,S; Flynn,V; Scharfenberger,G; Bergen,B; DiMaio,J)  Protecting Against Climate Change - Resilient Environment & Landscapes-concerns

ACR69  (Kanitra,P)  Advanced Clean Trucks-concerns rules & regulations to implement program

ACR73  (Scharfenberger,G)  Independent contractors-declare new rules concerning emp status test, Leg intent

ACR77  (Flynn,V)  Online lottery sales-concerns new rules and regulations

ACR78  (Venezia,M; Webber,J)  Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and intolerance-condemns

ACR87  (Kanitra,P)  Advanced Clean Cars II-concerns legislative review of DEP rules & regulations

ACR121  (McGuckin,G)  Property tax relief and reform-special session of Legislature to consider

ACR129  (Scharfenberger,G)  Veterans' property tax deduction-increase from $250 to $2,500 over four years

ACR140  (Flynn,V)  Service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine-urge Congress reinstate

ACR143  (Scharfenberger,G)  Property tax exemption-provide for primary residence, suffer line of duty injury

AJR11  (Peterson,E)  Hunting and Fishing Day-designates fourth Saturday of September each year

AJR12  (Peterson,E)  Fishing and Boating Week-designates first full week of June each year

AJR20  (Peterson,E)  Home-Schooling Month-designates May of each year

AJR106  (Fantasia,D)  Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day-designate September 22nd

AJR119  (Moen,W; Angelozzi,A; Donlon,M)  Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day-desig November 7, each yr

AJR152  (Fantasia,D)  Cider Month-designate October of each year

AJR157  (Scharfenberger,G)  Stuttering Awareness Day/Week-desig. Oct. 22, and 2nd full week in May

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

AJR159  (Rowan,M)  Veterans Month-designate November 2026

AJR164  (Flynn,V)  Federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act-urges US senate to pass

AJR165  (Scharfenberger,G)  Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day-designate October 3 each year

AJR168  (Drulis,M; Freiman,R)  Dolores Huerta Day-designate April 10 each year

AR132  (Fantasia,D)  Social Security benefits-urge President & Cong, exempt from federal income tax

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A617  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Antisemitism-establish State definition

A1354  (Quijano,A)  Alien/illegal alien-replace reference w/foreign & undocumented foreign nationals

A2158  (Morales,C)  Crime of incest-creates

A3108  (Katz,A)  Agriculture, community supported-take various actions to publicize & promote

A4738  (Venezia,M)  Home Safety Act-establish, concerns firearm storage & safety; approp $500K

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A945  (Haider,S)  Enhanced Transit Village Program-establish in Office of Planning Advocacy

A1054  (Spearman,W)  Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Program-establishes

A1078  (Brennan,K)  Eviction prevention information, certain require distribution

A1212  (Coughlin,C)  NJ Better Educational Savings Trust accounts-modifies matching grant criteria

A1646  (Bagolie,R)  Schools for students with disabilities, private-estab timeline for annual audits

A1650  (Drulis,M)  Suicide prevention barriers-DOT/NJTA/SJTA construct at cert bridges & overpasses

A1701  (Onyema,C)  Sickle cell trait diagnoses-establishes central registry

A1823  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Light rail train sets, cert-estab pilot program, supply opioid antidotes;$100K

A2524  (Calabrese,C)  Dual-use solar facilities-participate in community solar program

A3257  (Miller,C)  Health insurance carriers-proh making cert changes, during term of contract

A3279  (Brennan,K)  Right to counsel program-create Statewide in certain eviction proceedings;$20M

A3295  (Rowan,M)  Film production facility-provides CBT and income tax credit, cert capital invest

A3326  (Rodriguez,E)  Algorithmic sym-use to influence price & supply, resid rental units unlawful

A3382  (Singh,B)  Sports wagering licensee-proh offering player-specific proposition bets, college

A3475  (Drulis,M)  Family & Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act-concerns preservation

A3546  (Haider,S)  MLUL-modifies requirements for preliminary site plans and subdivisions

A3936  (DePhillips,C)  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance

A4004  (Miller,C)  Division of Energy Resource and Development-establish

A4357  (Speight,S)  Telemedicine & telehealth-extend permanently certain pay parity

A4436  (Bagolie,R)  Daniel's Law-expand protections

A4458  (Sampson,W)  Bureau of Housing Inspection-establish hotline & maintain datebase

A4524  (Haider,S)  Protection of Homeownership & Limiting Instit. Investor Acquisition Act-concerns

A4541  (Hutchison,D)  Finan transactions, cert-concerns cert action w/ senior or vulnerable customers

A4664  (Haider,S)  Transportation network company pilot program-establish in certain counties

A4685  (Stanley,S)  Algorithmic devices-proh use & sale that set sale price of goods or services

A4694  (Stanley,S)  Serious mental illness-req prescription drug coverage w/o prior authorization

A4695  (Stanley,S)  Electronic health info exchange-reentry to civilian life, incarcerated persons

A4709  (Carter,L)  Emergency responders-estab survivor support liaison, assist beneficiaries;$1M

A4726  (Brennan,K)  Emotional support animal-proh fee for keeping in residential rental property

A4738  (Venezia,M)  Home Safety Act-establish, concerns firearm storage & safety; approp $500K

A4754  (Haider,S)  Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food-cooperatively implement

A4779  (Egan,K)  Island Beach St Park, permits-estab resident-only priority registration for sale

A4794  (Carter,L)  Tax data, cert-share w/ NJ Innovation Auth. and NJ Secure Choice Savings Bd.

A4801  (Katz,A)  Large-load addition costomers-establish certain protections against demand

A4802  (McGuckin,G)  Safe Guardianship Act-estab; restrict app, cert persons for incapacitated person

AJR20  (Fantasia,D)  Home-Schooling Month-designates May of each year

AJR150  (Calabrese,C)  Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Day-designate September 21 each year

AR130  (Park,E)  NJ-Taiwan sister-st relationship & Taiwan Relations Act anniversary-recognize

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A526  (Scharfenberger,G)  Motor fuel sales-requires that fuel stations specify taxes levied

A945  (Brennan,K)  Enhanced Transit Village Program-establish in Office of Planning Advocacy

A1142 Aca (1R)  (Sampson,W)  Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers

A1195  (Rodriguez,G)  The Voter Convenience Act-allow voter to vote at any polling place, election day

A1212  (Morales,C)  NJ Better Educational Savings Trust accounts-modifies matching grant criteria

A1354  (Quijano,A)  Alien/illegal alien-replace reference w/foreign & undocumented foreign nationals

A1544  (Onyema,C)  Ticket sales and resales-modifies current law

A1666  (Onyema,C)  Jury service-eliminates past conviction of indictable offense as disqualifer

A1763  (Walker,J)  Second Chance Program-estab; provide opportunities through labor organizations

A1823  (Sampson,W)  Light rail train sets, cert-estab pilot program, supply opioid antidotes;$100K

Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A2031  (Bhalla,R)  Food date labeling-establish standards, public education program

A2158  (Morales,C)  Crime of incest-creates

A2345  (Onyema,C)  Baby Bond Account Program-establishes

A2572  (Carter,L)  Name change for driver's lic-require MVC accept certain documents as proof

A3146  (Scharfenberger,G)  Unfunded State and federal mandates-compile and update list

A3242 Aca (1R)  (Simmons,H)  Continuous glucose monitoring sys-req health coverage, glycogen storage disease

A3257  (Simmons,H)  Health insurance carriers-proh making cert changes, during term of contract

A3274  (Fantasia,D)  Military Suicide Prevention Task Force-establishes

A3315  (Verrelli,A)  On-demand micro transit programs-estab requirements for operating in NJ

A3324  (Sampson,W)  Liberty State Park-designate & preserve Caven Point Peninsula as natural habitat

A3331  (Sampson,W)  Cancer screening examination, periodic-mandate access for volunteer firefighters

A3407  (Haider,S)  Higher education students, child custody-prohibits requiring to purch meal plans

A3436  (Carter,L)  Child Care Deserts, Task Force-establishes

A3451  (Carter,L)  Family day care providers in Grow NJ Kids-estab quality-based reimbursement sys

A3546  (Brennan,K)  MLUL-modifies requirements for preliminary site plans and subdivisions

A3951  (Miller,C)  Global Warming Solutions Fund-authorize EDA to use moneys to support projects

A4236  (Haider,S)  STEM subject, various educational & other programs-designate accounting

A4490  (Macurdy,A)  Geothermal energy pilot program-establish for gas public utilities

A4553  (Haider,S)  Sexual assault forensic evidence-requires evidence be preserved for 10 years

A4560  (Freiman,R)  Jt. Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Prop. Insur-create

A4688 Aca (1R)  (Karabinchak,R)  Biomass, solar, and wind energy systems-concerns certain farmland

A4740  (Sampson,W)  Safe Commercial Routes Act - Commercial Driver Human Trafficking Awareness

A4779  (Kanitra,P)  Island Beach St Park, permits-estab resident-only priority registration for sale

A4795  (Haider,S)  Garden State Preservation Trust-acquire land in urban areas for certain purposes

A4797  (Brennan,K)  Lending instit.-examine & rate, lending/investments/svcs prov to cert consumers

A4799  (Haider,S)  Healthy food prescriptions-req NJ FamilyCare coverage for certain enrollees

A4802  (Scharfenberger,G)  Safe Guardianship Act-estab; restrict app, cert persons for incapacitated person

A4821  (Murphy,C)  Athletic Trainer Compact-enter NJ

A4823  (Drulis,M)  Public broadcasting funding-concerns; make appropriations

A4906  (Schaer,G)  State aid for specific nonpublic school programs-concerns

A4907  (Schaer,G)  State aid for specific nonpublic school programs-concerns unexpended aid

AJR105  (Fantasia,D)  Remembering Victims of Communism Day-designates November 7 of each year

AJR107  (Fantasia,D)  Ronald Reagan Day-designates February 6th of each year

AR130  (Haider,S)  NJ-Taiwan sister-st relationship & Taiwan Relations Act anniversary-recognize

 

Third Prime Sponsor Withdrawn:

 

A886  (Flynn,V)  Consumer fraud act-establish cert requirements for asserting cause of action

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A766  (Onyema,C)  Municipal public defender, rep-remove mun authority to charge application fee

A3735  (Venezia,M)  Climate Superfund Act-impose liability on certain fossil fuel companies

A4492  (Rodriguez,G)  Immigrant Tenant Protection Act-provide certain protections, residential tenants

 

Fourth Prime Sponsor Withdrawn:

 

A4077 Aca (1R)  (Sweeney,M)  Private prisons, operators-impose various taxes and fees

 

Assembly Speaker Appointments:

 

Joint Committee on the Public Schools:

 

Assemblywoman Linda Carter (22)

Assemblywoman Carmen Morales (34)

Assemblyman Jerry Walker (31)

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (15)

Assemblyman Erik Simonsen (1) 

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (24)

Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (13)

 

 

Assembly Speaker Appointments: (cont’d)

 

New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning:

 

Assemblyman William W. Spearman (5)

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf (9)

 

New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission:

 

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (19)

Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn (25)

 

Digest Note:

 

The Assembly adjourned the Monday, March 23, 2026 Session at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The Assembly adjourned at 5:27 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (3/23/2026):

 

P.L.2026, c.2.  A4529  DeAngelo,W/Egan,K+4  3/24/2026  Transmission-scale energy storage procurement-modifies cert requirements 

P.L.2026, c.3.  S3114/3216 Scs (SCS)  Wimberly,B/Singleton,T+22  3/25/2026  Law enforcement officer-reveal facial identity during cert
  public interactions 

P.L.2026, c.4.  A4070 Aa (1R)  Quijano,A/Park,E+20  3/25/2026  Privacy Protection Act-concerns collection & sharing of certain personal info 

P.L.2026, c.5.  A4071  Park,E/Reynolds-Jackson,V+21  3/25/2026  Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement & Immigrant Communities-
  concerns 

P.L.2026, c.6.  S2996 Scs (SCS)  Vitale,J/Singleton,T+33  3/30/2026  Nurses, advanced practice-eliminates certain practice restrictions for 

P.L.2026, c.7.  S3945 Sca (1R)  Scutari,N/Sarlo,P  3/30/2026  Hemp products/intoxicating hemp beverages-revise restrict through November 2026 

P.L.2026, c.8.  A4745 Sa (1R)  Wainstein,L/Rodriguez,G+1  4/6/2026  Voting period, early-concerns for regular municipal elections in May 

P.L.2026, c.9.  S3870  Scutari,N/Sarlo,P+6  4/8/2026  Nuclear facilities-modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements