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Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.

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

Makes supplemental appropriation of $8 million to DHS to increase reimbursement for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to certain beneficiaries of Work First New Jersey and Supplemental Security Income programs.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Authorizes DMVA to grant preference in awarding contracts to vendors that employ veterans.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Authorizes creation of Woman Veteran license plates.

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

Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Authorizes creation of Combat Action Ribbon license plate.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Requires DHS to disregard certain federal pension benefits for veterans in making Medicaid eligibility determinations.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Prohibits public school from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.*

2026-05-07 — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.

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

Provides gross income tax deduction for amounts paid to taxpayers for sale of certain real property interests for conservation purposes.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Creates "Census Complete Count Trust Fund" in Department of State for funding efforts to achieve full count of State's population each federal decennial census.

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

Requires key boxes at public school buildings with certain exceptions; appropriates $2.5 million for reimbursement of costs related to key box installation.

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

Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.

2026-02-19 — Reported and Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.

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

Requires pharmacies to provide 90 days notice to municipality prior to closure.

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

Creates certain requirements for certain earned income access services and related provider contracts.

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

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.

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

Dedicates 50 percent of revenues collected from additional fees and taxes imposed on real property transfers valued over $1 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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

Permits certain use of virtual or remote instruction by schools during inclement weather to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.

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

Prohibits State funding to assist immigrants facing detention or deportation.

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

Prohibits sale of cosmetic products and personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Salvation and Social Justice to Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.

2026-03-23 — Substituted by S3114/3216 (SCS)

Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications.

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

Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.

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

Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

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

Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.

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

Requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of electronic cigarette usage as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

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

Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to disseminate outage information to customers through autodialed telephone call, text message, and electronic mail alert service.

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

Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

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

Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.

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

Establishes "New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force."

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.

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

Requires State and county correctional facilities to offer inmates hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing.

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

Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals.

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

Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.

2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.

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

Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.

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

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

2026-05-07 — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

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

Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for persons 18 or younger with diagnosed complex medical needs.

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

Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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