222 session

Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires funds received by NJ from lawsuits in which AG participated be held in escrow by certain financial institutions.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Establishes "Sensitive Life-Changing Test Results Protection Act."

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Increases days of paid leave of absence for public employees who serve in a Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces.*

2026-06-11 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate.

2026-06-30 — Passed by the Senate (40-0)

Permits retired municipal code officials to return to part-time employment after 90-day period without reenrollment in PERS.

2026-06-11 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Revises certain portions of law related to criminal history record check for school employees.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish New Jersey Film Trail.

2026-06-30 — Substituted by A4883 (1R)

Concerns skilled and trained workforce requirements at certain high-hazard industrial facilities.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

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

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Implements procedures for automated "Clean Slate" expungements.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

"Utility Rate Recovery Fairness Act"; prohibits electric public utilities and gas public utilities from recovering certain costs.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Imposes contribution requirements on use of automated customer service kiosks by employers.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires DEP to modify certain timelines and requirements for certain approvals associated with development of affordable housing projects.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Establishes certain residency and domicile requirements for gestational carrier agreements executed in this State.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Grants certain emergency privileges to vehicles transporting human organs and associated medical personnel for time-sensitive procedures.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Revises process for titling certain mobile and manufactured homes.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Provides tax credits to certain employers of employees less than 18 years old.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Establishes zero suicide initiative within DOH.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Provides disparate impact based on automated decision system as cause of action for certain consumers.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Permits municipalities to place lien on fire-damaged property's insurance proceeds in certain instances and requires fire and explosion insurance coverage for certain individuals.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires casino and sports wagering licensees to utilize push notifications to provide patrons with statements related to their winnings and losses.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.

2026-06-24 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

"Property Tax Relief Act"; makes various changes to SHBP and SEHBP administration and limits reimbursement for certain medical procedures.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Expands Fresh Start Program to include electric and gas public utility payment forgiveness for nonprofit organizations.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Criminalizes certain sales of marijuana and vapor products.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Establishes New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $6,000 to $9,000 and indexes deduction for inflation.

2026-06-11 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Strengthens provisions of child-protection window guard law.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Makes supplemental appropriation of $5 million from General Fund to entity authorized to operate public broadcasting system to support public broadcasting.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Establishes process to judicially appoint receiver to administer closed hospital.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes timeline for DOE to provide State assessment results to public schools and for public schools to provide results to parents.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Amends definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to revise minimum passenger capacity threshold.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Allows certain parties to sue construction company for commission of or alleged commission of various actions.

2026-05-14 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU.

2026-06-30 — Substituted by A4881 (2R)

"Compassionate Spousal Visits for Veterans Act"; establishes transportation grant program for spouses of veterans; appropriates $500,000.

2026-05-11 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings.

2026-06-30 — Passed by the Senate (40-0)

Establishes task force to strengthen and streamline State's anti-bullying policies, procedures, and guidelines in schools.

2026-05-11 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

"Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act"; provides additional State school aid to certain school districts located in municipalities that are part of Highlands or Pinelands preservation areas.

2026-05-11 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires water purveyors to inspect and repair underground water distribution infrastructure; establishes certain liability of water purveyors.

2026-06-01 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Establishes "Freedom Flag" as official State flag.

2026-05-11 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee