222 session

Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Establishes and requires coverage for routine opt-out HIV testing during provision of medical care in certain settings.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Extends membership in TPAF to 15 years after discontinuance of service.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Provides county vocational school districts with authority to choose name in manner that more accurately reflects mission.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Specifies that adjustments made to school budget calendar due to delay in State aid notification date will be commensurate with length of delay.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Requires that lease agreements for school buildings in excess of 15 years be approved by voters of school district or board of school estimate as appropriate.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Requires State Board of Education to establish program to pay high school equivalency exam fees for certain low-income individuals; provides gross income tax and corporation business tax deductions for donations made to support fees.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Concerns PTSD counseling services provided by certain veteran organizations.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

"Efficient Energy Use Act"; requires certain public utilities to offer time-varying rates.

2026-05-11 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million to DVA for suicide prevention training for personnel at State-run veterans' facilities.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Requires consideration of student transportation needs in individualized education program and inclusion of certain transportation personnel on individualized education program team.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Adjusts method of determining regional need for affordable housing; permits timeline extension for municipalities to determine and plan for adjusted fair share obligations based on revisions to regional need.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

Requires public institutions of higher education to report certain information concerning remedial course placement of Office of Secretary of Higher Education; requires secretary to produce report on course placements.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Requires franchise agreement for sale of all-terrain vehicles and certain watercraft.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Deems farming permitted and inherently beneficial use in all municipal zoning districts under MLUL.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Provides gross income tax credit for certain household pet expenses.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

Establishes Housing Placement for Survivors Program to assist domestic violence survivors with temporary housing and provide tax credits to certain housing unit owners offering reduced rate to domestic violence survivors.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Authorizes use of certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for prevention and remediation of harmful algal blooms.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Requires board of education to award certain transportation contracts to most appropriate bidder; requires board of education to hold transportation meeting prior to awarding certain transportation contracts for students with disabilities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Establishes Veterans Bill of Rights.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Requires converting portion of Paramus and Menlo Park veterans' memorial homes into single occupancy rooms; requires upgrades to ventilation systems; provides Adjutant General discretion for additional room considerations.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Removes certain construction and property interest rights for offshore wind projects and BPU authority to supersede certain local government powers related to offshore wind development.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Establishes 90-day State tax amnesty period ending no later than January 15, 2027; dedicates revenues collected during tax amnesty period for Stabilization Aid to school districts; appropriates up to $15 million.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Requires MVC to verify certain information concerning commercial learner's permit and commercial driver license applicants and holders to ensure persons illegally in the State do not obtain or hold such permits and licenses.

2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Concerns public broadcasting funding; makes appropriations.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Concerning the use of glyphosate.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Requires DOT to inspect traffic signs and establish public awareness campaign concerning traffic signs in need of maintenance.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Lowers threshold of achievable net present value savings needed in refinancing of school district debt.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Authorizes local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Requires defibrillators in certain multiple dwellings; establishes Affordable Housing Defibrillator Fund.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Requires inclusion of information about discriminatory housing practices in Truth in Renting Guide.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

"Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act."

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

Requires certain public and private entities to publicize receipt of State funds or economic development subsides in certain circumstances.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Requires businesses receiving financial assistance from EDA be prohibited from any gender gap payment practice to their employees.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

2026-06-11 — Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)

"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*

2026-06-30 — Substituted by S2368 (3R)

Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

Imposes temporary surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for hosting of special events.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Requires DHS to submit Medicaid State plan amendment to federal government requesting approval to create Health Home Program for certain Medicaid beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.

2026-05-04 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee