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Vol. XXXVII No. 43                                                                         221st Legislature • Second Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S4857  O'Scanlon,D  Real property transfer, cert-concerns addl fee paid, prior to July 10, 2025  REF SEG

S4858  Gopal,V  Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act-establish  REF SMV

S4859  Gopal,V  NJ FamilyCare-increase reimbursement rate paid to care mgt organizations;$16.7M  REF SHH

S4860  Gopal,V  Community Resources funding, certain-reassign distribution  REF SMV

S4861  Gopal,V  School dist consolidation-estab plan, combine dist in county into regional dist  REF SED

S4862  Gopal,V  Community College Opportunity Grant-make supplemental appropriation;$1.2M  REF SHI

S4863  Gopal,V  Foie gras-prohibit forcibly feeding certain poultry for production  REF SEN

S4864  Gopal,V  Project labor agreements-enter into, cert local units for projects below $5M  REF SLA

S4866  Diegnan,P  Medical graduates, international-establish provisional licensure  REF SCM

S4867  Singleton,T  Responsible AI Advancement and Workforce Protection Act-create  REF SLA

S4868  Wimberly,B  Law enforcement officers-prohibit wearing mask or disguise interacting w/ public  REF SLP

S4869  Smith,B  Solar development goals of SREC-II program-increase & extend cert target dates  REF SEN

S4870  McKnight,A/Ruiz,M  Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns sentencing  REF SJU

S4871  Ruiz,M/McKnight,A  Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns expungement process  REF SJU

S4872  Stack,B  Electric public utilities-req removal of double utility poles upon notification  REF SEG

S4873  McKeon,J  Vehicle Miles Traveled Advis Comm-estab; set veh miles traveled reduction target  REF STR

S4875  Greenstein,L  Citizen's Fund Act-conveyance of cert assests to trust fd, public benefit plans  REF SBA

S4881  Scutari,N  New Jersey City University-provide for merger with Kean University  REF SHI

SR140  Gopal,V  Illegal invasion and occupation of Cyprus since 1974-condemns  REF SSG

SR141  Diegnan,P  United States Postal Service-celebrate 250th anniversary  REF SSG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A913  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Spearman,W+5  Sickle cell anemia-authorize medical cannabis for treatment  REP

A1400 Sca (1R)  Haider,S/Calabrese,C+16  Drinking water quality standards-supplier notify affected mun & school districts  REP/SCA

A2804 AcaSca (2R)  Greenwald,L/Tully,C+17  FamilyCare-concerns enrollment in conjunction with licensure application  REP

A2980 AcaSca (2R)  McCoy,T  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-require health care professionals report cases  REP

A4328 Aca (1R)  Conaway,H/Park,E+2  Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact-enters NJ into  REP

A4854 AcaAcaScaSca (4R)  Schnall,A/Schaer,G+1  Auxiliary and remedial services-modifies method of allocating State aid  REP/SCA

A5134 Aca (1R)  Carter,L/Karabinchak,R  Transportation services-certain providers develop and publish route schedules  REP

A5459 Sca (1R)  Donlon,M/Collazos-Gill,A+7  Health benefits coverage-extend period in which to enroll newborn infants  REP/SCA

A5595 Aca (2R)  Donlon,M/Calabrese,C+11  Voluntary nonopioid directives-permit individuals to establish  REP

A5598 Aca (1R)  Stanley,S/Dunn,A+1  Public accountancy-modifies requirements to obtain licensure  REP

S788 Sca (1R)  Johnson,G/Amato,C+4  Volunteer first responders, cert-exemp from coverage, unemployment comp law  REP/SCA

S984 Sca (1R)  Greenstein,L/Turner,S+1  Drinking water quality standards-supplier notify affected mun & school districts  REP/SCA

S1151  Mukherji,R/Vitale,J+3  Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish  REP

S1576 Sca (1R)  Turner,S  Farm pesticide collection and disposal program-establish  REP/SCA

S1626 Sca (1R)  Zwicker,A/Vitale,J+2  FamilyCare-concerns enrollment in conjunction with licensure application  REP

S1768 Sca (1R)  McKnight,A/Turner,S+2  Transportation services-certain providers develop and publish route schedules  REP/SCA

S2339 Sca (1R)  Mukherji,R/McKnight,A+1  Parkinson's disease-establishes State registry  REP

S2392  Turner,S/McKnight,A+1  Sickle cell anemia-authorize medical cannabis for treatment  REP

S2922 Sca (1R)  Scutari,N  Financial disclosure statements-develop single form public off & employees use  REP/SCA

S3389 Sca (1R)  Diegnan,P/Mukherji,R+3  Railroad safety-provides certain requirements  REP/SCA

S3457 ScaSca (2R)  McKnight,A/Ruiz,M+4  Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission-review certain programs  REP/SCA

S3528 Sca (1R)  Stack,B/Ruiz,M+2  Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council-estab; create report;$1M  REP/SCA

S3530 Sca (1R)  Cruz-Perez,N/Ruiz,M+1  Female Incarcerated Person's Rights Protection Act-establish  REP

S3560 Sca (1R)  Scutari,N  Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact-enters NJ into  REP

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading: (cont’d)

 

S3751  Cryan,J/Vitale,J+2  Child abuse or neglect-revise definition, include between 18 & 21, cert setting  REP

S3772  Lagana,J/Singleton,T+2  Board and lodging-concerns valuation, w/ respect to workers' compensation  REP

S4030 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Singleton,T+5  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-require health care professionals report cases  REP

S4312 ScaSca (2R)  Diegnan,P+3  Auxiliary and remedial services-modifies method of allocating State aid  REP/SCA

S4337 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Vitale,J+2  Voluntary nonopioid directives-permit individuals to establish  REP/SCA

S4493  Bucco,A/Sarlo,P  Public accountancy-modifies requirements to obtain licensure  REP

S4502 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Gopal,V+3  Behavioral health crisis system of care-estab telecommunication fee to support  REP/SCA

S4512 Sca (1R)  Burzichelli,J/Ruiz,M+3  Child Advocacy Ctr-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Bd-expand responsibilities  REP/SCA

S4545 Sca (1R)  Testa,M/Turner,S+4  Epinephrine administration-expand mechanisms permitted in schools  REP/SCA

S4668 Sca (1R)  Lagana,J/Sarlo,P  Instant lottery game tickets-allow courier services to sell electronically  REP/SCA

S4792 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Singleton,T+3  Opioid Recovery & Remediation Advisory Council-implement strategic plan;$45M  REP/SCA

S4824  Ruiz,M  Borinqueneers Park-reassign approp for City of Perth Amboy to Education Alliance  REP

S4833  Sarlo,P/Bucco,A+1  Abandoned mine reclamation program-establish in DOT  REP

S4835 Sca (1R)  Sarlo,P  Mail-in ballot-allow voter to cure due to envelope deficiencies or missing cert  REP/SCA

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

A5459 Sca (1R)  Donlon,M/Collazos-Gill,A+7  Health benefits coverage-extend period in which to enroll newborn infants 

S1151  Mukherji,R/Vitale,J+3  Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish 

S2392  Turner,S/McKnight,A+1  Sickle cell anemia-authorize medical cannabis for treatment 

S3528 Sca (1R)  Stack,B/Ruiz,M+2  Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council-estab; create report;$1M 

S4502 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Gopal,V+3  Behavioral health crisis system of care-estab telecommunication fee to support 

S4512 Sca (1R)  Burzichelli,J/Ruiz,M+3  Child Advocacy Ctr-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Bd-expand responsibilities 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S788 Sca (1R)  (O'Scanlon,D)  Volunteer first responders, cert-exemp from coverage, unemployment comp law

S910  (Amato,C)  9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund-prioritizes distribution of monies

S984 Sca (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  Drinking water quality standards-supplier notify affected mun & school districts

S1151  (Singer,R)  Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish

S1444 Sca (1R)  (Stack,B)  Sewerage authority-prohibits imposing connection fee in certain circumstances

S1469  (Turner,S; Steinhardt,D)  School bus monitoring systems-authorizes use

S1626 Sca (1R)  (O'Scanlon,D)  FamilyCare-concerns enrollment in conjunction with licensure application

S1901  (Stack,B)  Greenhead fly population-authorizes counties to reduce;$50K

S3016  (Testa,M)  Commercial foods-prohibits cert substances in sale, distribution & manufacture

S3528 Sca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council-estab; create report;$1M

S3846  (Timberlake,B)  Expungement statutes-make cert amendments, reduce filing burdens & expand elig

S3915 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L)  Municipalities-share cert payments received in lieu of property taxes w/sch dist

S4433  (Henry,O)  Historic educational programs, cert nonprofit-concerns about steam locomotives

S4487  (Singer,R)  Midwifery Licensing Act-create; modifies regulation of midwifery

S4545 Sca (1R)  (Mukherji,R)  Epinephrine administration-expand mechanisms permitted in schools

S4758  (Diegnan,P)  Reckless vehicular homicide-increase penalty when driving while intoxicated

S4792 Sca (1R)  (Singer,R)  Opioid Recovery & Remediation Advisory Council-implement strategic plan;$45M

S4833  (Tiver,L)  Abandoned mine reclamation program-establish in DOT

SCR50  (Amato,C)  9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S4811  (Diegnan,P)  Artificial intelligence data centers-establish expedited approval & procedures

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S4493  (Sarlo,P)  Public accountancy-modifies requirements to obtain licensure

S4545 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Epinephrine administration-expand mechanisms permitted in schools

S4581  (Mukherji,R)  Div. of Consumer Affairs-create open data portal, provide cert datasets online

S4668 Sca (1R)  (Sarlo,P)  Instant lottery game tickets-allow courier services to sell electronically

S4751  (Amato,C)  Property-req county recording off estab property alert service, cert documents

S4811  (Diegnan,P)  Artificial intelligence data centers-establish expedited approval & procedures

S4837  (Bucco,A)  Criminal homicide offense involving stalking-req waiver, juvenile to adult court

The Senate adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to meet again on Monday, November 17, 2025 (QUORUM, Committee Group “3” scheduled to meet).

 

 

 ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5967  DeAngelo,W/Verrelli,A  Project labor agreements-enter into, cert local units for projects below $5M  REF ALA

A5968  Lopez,Y/Pintor Marin,E  Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns sentencing  REF AJU

A5969  Lopez,Y/Pintor Marin,E  Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns expungement process  REF AJU

A5970  Inganamort,M+1  Retirement accounts-prov income tax exclusion, distributions to charitable org  REF AFI

A5971  Hutchison,D/Miller,C+3  Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties  REF ATG

A5972  Murphy,C  Behavioral health crisis system of care-estab telecommunication fee to support  REF AHE

A5973  Dunn,A  Military installations in NJ-req Rutgers University study economic impact;$155K  REF AMV

A5974  Dunn,A  School district accountability-concerns reporting  REF AED

A5975  Sauickie,A  Agroterrorism-establish crime  REF ACE

 

Bills Received from Governor/Absolute Veto:

 

A3323  Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V+16  TPAF-requires pay for extracurricular activities be included in compensation 

A4971 AcaAca (2R)  Simmons,H/Bailey,D+8  Small businesses-provide grants, affected by St infra and constr projects;$750K 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

 

A3802 Sa (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B+4  Legal services, cert-differentiates from traditional insurance products 

A4331 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Atkins,R+6  Cosmetic retail services-establishes licensure 

A4712 Aca (1R)  Tucker,C/Marenco,J+6  Office of Veteran Advocate and ombudsman for DMVA-establish; approp funds 

A5130  Schnall,A/Karabinchak,R+4  Construction inspection-req enforcing agency conduct in specific time window 

A5264 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Haider,S+10  Solar energy sys, resid-expedite constr code approval, application to install 

A5309 AcaSca (2R)  Simmons,H/Freiman,R+8  Menopause-permit 1 credit continuing medical education, used for license renewal 

A5847  Coughlin,C/Sarlo,P+3  School district's annual audit, 2024-2025 sch yr-extend deadline for completion 

A5854 Aca (1R)  Azzariti Jr.,J/Schepisi,H+1  Motor vehicle franchisors, cert-sell, lease, or assign vehicles to employees 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A110  (Kean,S)  Homestead property tax reimbursement-revises criteria to establish base year

A198  (Kanitra,P)  Human trafficking-expands crime to include individuals who benefit financially

A310  (Dunn,A)  Animal abuse-allows cert. employees of DCPP report to humane law enforce officer

A526  (Fantasia,D)  Power outages-study whether microgrids & generators will reduce length of outage

A784  (Fantasia,D)  Drug dealing offenses-allow certain CDS to be graded by units rather than weight

A920 Aca (1R)  (Karabinchak,R)  Optometrists-updates scope of practice

A944  (Danielsen,J)  Nurses, advanced practice-eliminates certain practice restrictions for

A968  (Inganamort,M)  Housing projects-authorizes municipal challenge to non-redevel ordered by COAH

A969  (Inganamort,M)  Affordable housing obligations-COAH calculate on Statewide basis

A970  (Inganamort,M)  Fair share affordable housing obligations-additional factors used in calculation

A971  (Inganamort,M)  Affordable housing obligation-exemptions for urban aid municipalities

A972  (Inganamort,M)  Affordable housing-concerning local zoning authority with respect to

A973  (Inganamort,M)  Veterans, civil service purpose-define vet./disabled vet under fed/St definition

A1050  (Matsikoudis,M)  Disabled veteran total property tax exemption-St reimburse municipalities cost

A1090  (Barlas,A; Scharfenberger,G; Flynn,V)  Volunteer firefighters, certain-authorizes reimbursement for EMT training

A1117  (Flynn,V)  Labor laws, State-revises test for employment or independent contractor status

A1118  (Flynn,V)  Marriage Penalty Elimination Act-revises rates for joint and similar filers

A1119  (Inganamort,M)  Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

A1125  (Myhre,G)  Fully Funding Schools & Cutting Property Taxes Act-concerns State school aid

A1127  (Flynn,V)  Subaccount for School Funding Protection-estab reserve account, prevent aid loss

A1142  (Peterpaul,L)  Wildlife-prohibits harassing or taking at competitive events; establish penal.

A1261  (Auth,R)  Law enforcement-officers employed by edu. instit. may possess firearms on campus

A1331  (Barlas,A; Flynn,V)  CBT rate-grdually reduces

A1333  (Flynn,V)  Prop. tax deduction-increase 18% to 30% payments as rent constituting prop taxes

A1388  (Park,E)  Domestic viol screening-obstetrical provider perform; prevent certain disclosure

A1421  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act-concerns perfluoroalkyl/polyflouroalkyl

A1429  (Rumpf,B; Myhre,G)  Volunteer first responders, cert-exemp from coverage, unemployment comp law

A1432 Aca (1R)  (Kane,M; Drulis,M; Freiman,R; DeAngelo,W; Sampson,W; Egan,K; Speight,S; Atkins,R; Ramirez,J; Simonsen,E; Hutchison,D)  School

   bus monitoring systems-authorizes use

A1530  (Swift,C)  Homeschooling expenses, certain-provide gross income tax credit

A1585  (Carter,L)  Veterans-provides up to 60 tuition-free credits at county colleges

A1690  (Venezia,M)  NJpass Program & GO NJ Transit Card Program-estab, prov discounted fares

A1751  (Fantasia,D)  Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act-creates

A1773  (Flynn,V; Scharfenberger,G)  Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program-estab to support operations;$10M

A1781  (McCoy,T)  Artificial intelligence on growth of St's economy-conduct study & issue report

A1801  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Stephanie's Law-req AOC to estab publicly-accessible domestic violence registry

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A1806  (Sampson,W; Atkins,R)  Driving record-reduces time period, prior offenses for sentencing purposes

A1854  (Park,E; Peterpaul,L)  Public Health Priority Funding-req. minimum annual State appropriation of $10M

A1872  (Singh,B)  Nursing homes-revises reporting req. concerning financial disclosure & ownership

A2193  (Kane,M)  License plates for disabled veterans-create, allow to park in spots reserved

A2243  (Matsikoudis,M)  Child care staff & registered family day care providers-allow income tax credit

A2255 Aca (1R)  (Abdelaziz,A; Swain,L; Kane,M; Schnall,A; Venezia,M; Dunn,A; Bailey,D; Speight,S; Peterson,E; Bergen,B; DeAngelo,W; Inganamort,M;

   Marenco,J; Moen,W; Collazos-Gill,A; Clifton,R; Singh,B)  Students w/epilepsy & seizure disorder-ensure all staff trained every 5 years

A2258 Aca (1R)  (Danielsen,J)  Code Red alert-creates to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather

A2291 Aca (1R)  (Matsikoudis,M)  Subsidized child care svcs-prov categorical eligibility, cert child care workers

A2325  (Schaer,G)  Perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substances-provide notice of elevated levels

A2327  (Schaer,G)  Perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substance reg-req DEP perform cert assessments

A2369 Aca (1R)  (Miller,C)  Works Act-businesses create pre-emp training prog in partnership w/nonprofit org

A2414 Aca (1R)  (Park,E)  Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission-review certain programs

A2416  (Fantasia,D)  Credit card interchange fees and consumer protection-concerns

A2455  (Kane,M; Speight,S; Donlon,M)  Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish

A2486  (Bagolie,R; Carter,L; Verrelli,A)  Office of New Americans-establish in Department of Human Services

A2534  (Fantasia,D)  Student living along hazardous routes-school districts provide transportation

A2540  (Fantasia,D)  Emp reconciliation plan-estab when loc unit participates in shared svc agreement

A2544  (Scharfenberger,G; Flynn,V)  Volunteer fire companies-exempts from charitable registration fees

A2632  (Fantasia,D)  POWs-exempt from certain MVC fees

A2637  (Fantasia,D)  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships

A2656  (Fantasia,D)  Tax abatement agreements-municipalities file copies w/in 10 days of execution

A2659  (Fantasia,D)  Consumer fraud act-revises individual cause of action

A2670  (Flynn,V)  Building owned & used by municipality or vol fire department-exempt construction

A2721  (Fantasia,D)  Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act-concerns immunity for civil liab.

A2727  (Kean,S; Auth,R)  Law enforcement officer, special-removes req. to turn in firearm at end of shift

A2745  (Swift,C)  Veteran homelessness-directs DCA to end within three years

A2780  (Morales,C)  Motor vehicle rental surcharge-decrease from $5 per day to $2 per day

A2792/4370/2489 Acs (ACS)  (Danielsen,J)  Accessory dwelling units-concerns development and use of

A2832  (McCoy,T)  Persons returning to work after imprisonment-DOLWD post opportunities on website

A2883  (Park,E)  Gross income tax deduction-allow for union dues paid to labor organizations

A2905  (Scharfenberger,G)  Parking tickets by mail-permits service

A3005  (Matsikoudis,M)  Veterans' income tax exemption-indexes amount for inflation

A3144  (Auth,R)  Law enforcement officers, special-permits to carry firearms when in State

A3185  (Fantasia,D)  Service & emotional support animals-permits dogs at State vets resid. facilities

A3188  (Matsikoudis,M)  Drivers, licensing-permits certain drivers' schools to conduct road tests

A3282/4964 Acs (ACS)  (Danielsen,J)  Homelessness Prevention Program-revises;$300M

A3360  (Speight,S)  Municipal homelessness-establish trust funds & adoption of housing plans

A3387  (Fantasia,D)  Mun court position-prov. early termination when 2 or more mun. share mun. courts

A3393  (Inganamort,M)  Electric utilities, municipal-exempt from regulation by BPU

A3450  (Park,E)  Nurse, registered professional staffing standards-establish in hospitals

A3558 Acs (ACS)  (Sauickie,A)  Antisemitism-establish State definition

A3683  (Hutchison,D)  Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act-establishes

A3909  (Myhre,G)  Max's Law-req sch dists provide instruction, dangers of fentanyl & xylazine

A3917  (Fantasia,D)  Veteran owned small business-EDA required to administer and provide loans

A3945  (Bagolie,R)  Firefighters, corrections & police officers-provides for enhanced benefits

A4083 AcaAca (2R)  (Greenwald,L)  John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey-establishes

A4103  (Matsikoudis,M)  Irritable Bowel Disease/Syndrome, Crohn's disease-concerns parking privilege

A4202  (Flynn,V; Scharfenberger,G)  Nurse-prohibits use of title by an unlicensed person

A4218  (Verrelli,A)  Charter schools teachers/prof support staff-must meet the same certification req

A4233  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Tick remediation policy-require adoption in public and private schools

A4238  (Auth,R)  Security officer, registered-school district may not proh from carrying firearm

A4382  (Bagolie,R; Spearman,W)  Film & digital media production tax credit prog-concerns music recording req

A4401  (Fantasia,D)  Human Trafficking Criminal Registry-establishes

A4480  (Ramirez,J)  Individual's name, image, likeness, or voice-establishes civil right of action

A4491  (Drulis,M)  US House of Representatives-expedite process for filling vacancy from this State

A4586 AcaAcs (ACS)  (McCoy,T)  Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act-establish

A4601  (Bagolie,R)  Reproductive health care services-req health insurance & Medicaid coverage

A4637  (Rodriguez,G; Collazos-Gill,A; Danielsen,J)  Rabies testing-req cert consumer disclosures, optional training, veterinarians

A4656  (Greenwald,L; Calabrese,C; Stanley,S; Murphy,C)  Legally protected health care activities-secure protections, patient & provider

A4658  (Calabrese,C; Bagolie,R)  Reproductive health care svcs-require written consent, disclose medical info

A4696 Aca (1R)  (Miller,C; Schnall,A; McCoy,T)  Climate Superfund Act-impose liability on certain fossil fuel companies

A4720 Aca (1R)  (McCoy,T)  Minority & woman-owned businesses-conduct cert events/training/educational prog

A4725  (McCoy,T)  Minority & women-owned businesses, certified-use as prime & subcontractors

A4733  (Swift,C)  Welcome Home Veterans Act-require MVC provide veteran benefit info packets

A4739  (Matsikoudis,M)  NJBEST-allow distributions from account to Roth IRA as qualified withdrawals

A4743  (Inganamort,M)  Utility task vehicles used for farm operation-allow to travel on public roadways

A4788  (Flynn,V; Scharfenberger,G)  Natural gas & electricity purchases-exempt, resid customer from sales & use tax

A4812 Aca (1R)  (Matsikoudis,M)  Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding-establish

A4815 Aca (1R)  (Donlon,M; Peterpaul,L; Sampson,W; Carter,L; Bailey,D)  Low-income person-permits local units & authorities to reduce water/sewer fees

 

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4838 Aca (1R)  (Peterpaul,L; Donlon,M)  Serious mental illness-req prescription drug coverage w/o prior authorization

A4844 Aca (1R)  (Danielsen,J)  Building electrification-req BPU to estab beneficial program & implement plans

A4863  (Murphy,C)  Federally qualified health center-req payment, multiple encounters per day

A4902 Aca (1R)  (Katz,A; Miller,C)  Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advis Council-packaging products;$500K

A4953 Aca (1R)  (Singh,B)  Patient and Provider Protection Act-concerns

A4987  (Kennedy,J; Murphy,C; Carter,L)  Immigrant Trust Act-estab protections, immigrants interacting w/ govt agencies

A5009 Acs (ACS)  (Ramirez,J)  Packaging Product Stewardship Act-concerns

A5042  (McClellan,A)  Goods and services-req public entities purchase 5% from Central Nonprofit Agency

A5046  (Swift,C; Park,E; Fantasia,D)  Physician credentialing process-revise, enter insur carrier's provider network

A5047  (Karabinchak,R)  Devel, certain-designed & constructed, accommodate load assc w/ solar panels

A5091  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  PFRS accidental disability pension-increase, disability caused by a weapon

A5131  (Carter,L)  Extended employment programs-revise law for persons with disabilities

A5133 Aca (1R)  (McCoy,T; Kane,M; Greenwald,L)  Treatment of stuttering-requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage

A5143  (Matsikoudis,M)  Military Spouse Licensure Reform Act-concerns

A5157  (Kennedy,J)  Food service businesses-proh providing single-use utensils and condiments

A5158  (Guardian,D)  TPAF-prov member & cert retiree same benefits, memb enrolled before July 1, 2007

A5160  (Guardian,D; Rodriguez,G)  PERS-prov member & cert retiree same benefits, memb enrolled before July 1, 2007

A5172  (Collazos-Gill,A)  Correctional facilities-make feminine hygiene products available, varying levels

A5179  (Myhre,G)  Sch districts, receive 70% or more revenue from St aid-req appt of State monitor

A5238  (Matsikoudis,M)  Division of Developmental Disabilities-create and distribute satisfaction survey

A5251  (Peterpaul,L; Dunn,A; Park,E)  Division on Civil Rights-make supplemental appropriation;$3M

A5273 Aca (1R)  (Haider,S; Hall,G)  Graduate Physician Licensing Act-establishes

A5280  (Murphy,C)  Department of Public Advocate-restore as principal dept in Executive Branch

A5301  (Swift,C)  Quitclaim deed-expand available protections against fraudulent recording

A5376 Aca (1R)  (Kane,M)  Health Care Cost Containment & Price Transparency Commission-create;$5M

A5386  (Haider,S)  Traveling animal acts-expand list, animals prohibited from use; limit exceptions

A5415  (Matsikoudis,M)  Police training course credit-prov to prior military law enforce off seeking emp

A5416  (Sauickie,A)  Medication administration-regulate in certain residential facilities

A5419  (Azzariti Jr.,J)  Gender-affirming health care svcs-prohibit from providing to persons under 21

A5504  (Simonsen,E)  Members of BPU-require regional representation

A5510  (Singh,B)  Dementia Services Coordinator-require appointment; appropriate $150K

A5521  (Sampson,W)  Alcohol consumption-req warning notices, cert health risks reviewed & updated

A5531  (Danielsen,J; Singh,B)  Equitable Drug Pricing and Patient Access Act-establish

A5566  (Spearman,W)  Third-party litigation funding agreements-requires disclosure

A5574  (Hutchison,D)  Fire insurance-increase tax to 3%, premiums written by out-of-State insurers

A5581  (Spearman,W)  Wrongful imprisonment statute-expands categories of individuals, may bring claim

A5585  (Fantasia,D)  Societal benefits charge-elim demand side management programs from recovery cost

A5603  (Peterpaul,L; Donlon,M)  Mental health prof, licensed-prohibit advertising artificial intelligence system

A5605  (Drulis,M)  Neurodiverse students-estab various programs to support, county colleges;$1.475M

A5607  (Drulis,M)  Inclusive Workplaces Program-estab in EDA, provide grants & tax credits;$2.5M

A5608  (Drulis,M)  Businesses employing neurodiverse individuals-provide certain tax credits

A5627  (Spearman,W; Sumter,S)  Garden State Preservation Trust-acquire land in urban areas for certain purposes

A5654  (Dunn,A)  Energy master plan-require legislative approval to become State policy

A5670  (Abdelaziz,A)  Student tuition bills-repeal law that require funds be assesed in cert manner

A5672  (Karabinchak,R)  Mine reclamation program, abandoned-establish in DEP

A5679  (Auth,R)  Military, active duty member-allowed to carry firearm at all times

A5682  (Donlon,M; Bailey,D; Singh,B; Karabinchak,R)  Child Advocacy Ctr-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Bd-expand responsibilities

A5702  (Danielsen,J)  Community Wealth Preservation Program-revise oversight

A5723  (Flynn,V)  Electric & gas public utility bill-suspend cert charges during four-month period

A5727  (Dunn,A)  BPU plans, programs, & projects, certain-req legislative approval for funding

A5849  (Hutchison,D)  Government Restructuring and Modernization Commission-establish

A5853  (Hutchison,D)  Regulatory Modernization Commission-establish

A5890  (Hutchison,D)  Secretary of Commerce Act-estab Dept of Commerce as principal dept; make approp

A5903 Aca (1R)  (Quijano,A; Collazos-Gill,A; Danielsen,J; Murphy,C; Rodriguez,G; Donlon,M; Peterpaul,L; Haider,S; Ramirez,J; Sampson,W; Bagolie,R;

   Hall,G; Speight,S; Allen,J; Swift,C; Simmons,H; McCoy,T; Bailey,D; Morales,C; Egan,K; Torrissi,M; Guardian,D; Lopez,Y; Katz,A; Tucker,C; Kennedy,J;

  Schaer,G; Miller,C; Hutchison,D; Kane,M; Calabrese,C; Spearman,W)  SHBP plan offerings and governance-make various changes  

A5915  (Morales,C)  Automated external defibrillator-require certain golf courses to maintain

A5923  (Calabrese,C)  Public institutions of higher ed & cert proprietary institutions-concerns merger

A5935  (Verrelli,A)  Charter school-concerns enrollment, student placements, reporting, & athletics

A5936  (Verrelli,A)  Charter schools-estab various req for school/board of trustees memb/mgt org

A5944  (Azzariti Jr.,J)  Affordable Home Energy Protection Act-concerns fossil-fuel powered appliances

A5956  (Venezia,M)  Law enforcement officers-prohibit wearing mask or disguise interacting w/ public

A5963  (Danielsen,J)  Real property, transfers valued over $1M-concerns the addl fees & taxes imposed

A5970  (Fantasia,D)  Retirement accounts-prov income tax exclusion, distributions to charitable org

A5971  (McCann Stamato,B; Katz,A; Ramirez,J)  Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties

ACR46  (Flynn,V)  Affordable housing construction-prohibit exclusionary zoning; clarify obligation

ACR47  (Flynn,V)  Affordable housing obligation-requires statewide calculation

ACR153  (Matsikoudis,M)  Advanced Clean Trucks-concerns rules & regulations to implement program

ACR158  (Myhre,G; Rumpf,B)  9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

ACR161  (Fantasia,D)  State Parole Board-transfer probation functions from Judiciary

AJR35  (Fantasia,D)  Women Veterans Month-designates March of each year

AJR126  (Peterpaul,L)  Worker Safety Day-designates April 18 of each year

AJR230  (Ramirez,J)  Sanskrit-recognize as one of world languages

AR132  (Inganamort,M)  Organ harvesting from political prisoners-denounces People's Republic of China

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A1266  (Rodriguez,G)  PFRS member, retired-permit surviving spouse pension benefit after remarriage

A3359  (Quijano,A)  Low-speed bicycles & scooters-require to be registered w/ MVC and insured

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A129  (Calabrese,C)  Animal cruelty violations-establish procedures for seizure, care, and foreiture

A595  (Carter,L)  Crime victim's info.-proh disclosure pertaining to assault on health care worker

A604  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Clean Energy Technology Center & Alternative Clean Energy Investment Trust Fund

A1266  (Rodriguez,G)  PFRS member, retired-permit surviving spouse pension benefit after remarriage

A1429  (Miller,C)  Volunteer first responders, cert-exemp from coverage, unemployment comp law

A1504  (Kanitra,P)  Desecration-elevates offense degree based on pecuniary loss; bias intimidation

A1530  (Flynn,V)  Homeschooling expenses, certain-provide gross income tax credit

A1806  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Driving record-reduces time period, prior offenses for sentencing purposes

A1862  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Nursing homes-requires procurement of management support & other services

A2222  (Matsikoudis,M)  Income tax credits-provide to staff members at childcare centers

A2458 Aca (1R)  (Simmons,H)  Urban Farming Pilot Program-directs Department of Agriculture to establish;$100K

A3321  (Murphy,C)  Student, homeless-assign finan responsibility of educating to dist of attendance

A3326  (Murphy,C)  Safe Haven Homeless Housing Program-establishes;$30M

A3367  (Carter,L)  Career & technical ed teaching certificate, biotechnology-authorize issuance

A4097  (Danielsen,J)  Civil investigators, St employed-upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault

A4923  (Carter,L)  Credit card surcharges-prohibit seller from charging

A4931  (Matsikoudis,M)  Board of education memb-maintain residence in school dist, cert no days each yr

A5012  (Calabrese,C)  Tree Experts & Tree Care Operators Licensing Act-prov enforce & penal provisions

A5329  (Drulis,M)  Long-term health care benefit-study cost of establishing for certain individuals

A5397  (Matsikoudis,M)  Publicly funded out-of-State travel-require approval, certain school districts

A5455  (Matsikoudis,M)  Commission on Human Trafficking-authorize to exercise powers and duties

A5611  (Sampson,W)  Ticket sales and resales-modifies current law

A5629  (Swain,L)  Motor vehicle accidents, victims-make eligible for VCCO compensation

A5655  (Matsikoudis,M)  Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act-increase penalties, repeat offenses

A5660  (Matsikoudis,M)  Rate increase filings-req BPU publish plain language summary of final decision

A5661  (Matsikoudis,M)  Public utilities-send certain information concerning rate increases to customers

A5732  (Calabrese,C)  Helicopter operations-reduce at certain aviation facilities licensed by State

A5850  (Hutchison,D)  Disorderly person off-create, person who conceal identity while committing crime

A5909  (Dunn,A)  Kindergarten prog, full-day-estab one-time grant prog, free in cert district;$5M

A5914  (Speight,S)  Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act-concerns aggravated assault

A5915  (Sampson,W)  Automated external defibrillator-require certain golf courses to maintain

A5953  (Morales,C)  Domestic abuse victims-expand eligibility under NJ earned income tax credit prog

AJR164  (Inganamort,M)  Hunting and Fishing Day-designates fourth Saturday of September each year

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A951  (Matsikoudis,M)  Domestic crisis teams-uniform response procedures req, Statewide supervision

A952  (Matsikoudis,M)  Domestic violence, child exposed-estab. Statewide program, provide treatment svc

A953  (Matsikoudis,M)  Domestic violence counseling-estab standards; Abuse Intervention Prog Advisory

A1659  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Nurses-estab. certain reqs & initiatives; transfer oversight to Board of Nursing

A2255 Aca (1R)  (Carter,L)  Students w/epilepsy & seizure disorder-ensure all staff trained every 5 years

A4400  (Dunn,A)  Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council-establishes

A4694  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Female Incarcerated Person's Rights Protection Act-establish

A5012  (Scharfenberger,G)  Tree Experts & Tree Care Operators Licensing Act-prov enforce & penal provisions

A5097  (Matsikoudis,M)  Woman Veteran-authorize creation of special license plates

A5127  (Bagolie,R)  Cancer & cardiovascular screenings-provide to law enforcement officers;$20M

A5189  (Morales,C)  Urban vehicle parking-require DCA conduct study

A5316  (Matsikoudis,M)  Auto theft-upgrade degree of crime, connection w/ home invasion or burglary

A5371  (Ramirez,J)  Administration of employer payroll tax-concerns

A5456  (Matsikoudis,M)  Human trafficking-related crimes-subject to No Early Release Act sentencing

A5527  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Midwifery Licensing Act-create; modifies regulation of midwifery

A5544  (McCoy,T)  Resid tenant & transient guest, hotel/motel-estab between, for removal purposes

A5587  (Donlon,M)  Foie gras-prohibit forcibly feeding certain poultry for production

A5673  (Matsikoudis,M)  Gary Letizia Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Act-concerns emerg medical svcs

A5682  (Peterpaul,L)  Child Advocacy Ctr-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Bd-expand responsibilities

Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A5901  (DeAngelo,W)  Preserv. farmland-auth construction/installation/operation, cert energy projects

A5923  (Miller,C)  Public institutions of higher ed & cert proprietary institutions-concerns merger

A5935  (Stanley,S)  Charter school-concerns enrollment, student placements, reporting, & athletics

A5936  (Stanley,S)  Charter schools-estab various req for school/board of trustees memb/mgt org

A5967  (Egan,K)  Project labor agreements-enter into, cert local units for projects below $5M

A5971  (Bailey,D)  Sports wagering licensees-prohibit from offering micro bets; establish penalties

AJR229  (Speight,S)  Adequate food-recognize right

 

Third Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A1266  (Kean,S)  PFRS member, retired-permit surviving spouse pension benefit after remarriage

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3359  (Quijano,A)  Low-speed bicycles & scooters-require to be registered w/ MVC and insured

 

The Assembly adjourned at 5:37 P.M. to meet again on Monday, November 17, 2025 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (11/10/2025):

 

P.L.2025, c.155.  A3035 AcaSca (2R)  Calabrese,C/Speight,S  11/13/2025  Electric vehicle charging location-prohibits non-electric vehicle parking in 

P.L.2025, c.156.  A4603  Freiman,R/Sauickie,A+10  11/13/2025  Farming activity complaints-award farmer, defending against bad faith complaints 

P.L.2025, c.157.  A5049 AcaAca (2R)  Greenwald,L/Sampson,W+25  11/13/2025  Retirement or death benefits-remove cert limitations on receipt under

   PFRS 

P.L.2025, c.158.  A5688 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Ruiz,M  11/13/2025  Hotel occupancies, cert municipalities-impose surcharge, fund fire services 

P.L.2025, c.159.  A5857 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A  11/13/2025  Land & improvements, City of Trenton & Twp of Lawrence-sell as surplus

   property