222 session

Requires data collection and issuance of report on drug evidence testing by New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Authorizes conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.

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

Requires State Board of Education high school graduation requirements include instruction on tuition assistance programs and student loan debt; requires high school students to meet with guidance counselor to discuss tuition assistance and dual enrollment.

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

Directs BPU to establish two-year innovative drinking water supply and wastewater infrastructure grant program.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Restricts authority to terminate reciprocal personal income tax agreements with other states.

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

Establishes commission to study mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students.

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

"Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Concerns prevailing wage payments in residential construction projects.

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

Requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certified cost estimate ranges, specifies grounds for rejection of all bids, and requires 50% guaranty on bids; designated as the Fairness in Bidding Act.

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

Revises certain requirements for individual and small employer health benefits plans and for small employer members of multiple employer welfare arrangements.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

Prohibits toll-free passage for SJTA employees, officers, and members except while commuting or carrying out official duties.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Realigns transfer inheritance tax payment due date to coincide with payment due date for federal estate tax.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

Requires pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer over the age of 18 and post sign concerning consumer right to purchase clean syringes and needles.

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

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

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

Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.

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

Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Requires State and private correctional facilities to allow inmates to make telephone and video calls at no cost to inmate or other party.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.

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

Requires Attorney General to establish educational and public information program concerning State and federal crimes of human trafficking; appropriates $75,000.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Clarifies procedures for restoration of driver's license after suspension or revocation; concerns waiver of penalties for operating vehicle while license is suspended or revoked under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages at convenience stores.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Requires certain warehouse developments to include adequate number of onsite tractor trailer parking spaces.

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

Prohibits internet sale of lottery tickets by State Lottery Commission.

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

Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.

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

Prohibits acceptance, offer, or provision of consideration for mail-in ballot messengers or bearers.

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

Expands scope of practice of pediatricians and advanced practice nurses with respect to pediatric behavioral and developmental health care.

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

Establishes New Jersey-India Commission.

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

Eliminates salary reference for retired members of PERS returning to employment in teaching staff positions.

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

Increases penalties for drag racing; provides for impoundment under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Requires criminal background check for name change; prohibits persons convicted of violent crime or domestic violence offense from changing name.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.

2026-06-30 — Substituted by S1493 (1R)

Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

2026-03-16 — Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.

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

Clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements.

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

Establishes "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act."

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.

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

Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.

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

Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.

2026-05-04 — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

"Madalyn's Law"; requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of toxic shock syndrome.

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

Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.

2026-05-04 — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

Designates hazelnut as State nut of New Jersey.

2026-06-11 — Passed by the Assembly (59-16-0)

Establishes continuing education requirements for fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith professionals.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee