222 session

Requires instruction on voting in curriculum of students in grade 12 as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

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

2026-03-25 — Approved P.L.2026, c.3.

Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects.*

2026-09-09 — Approved P.L.2026, c.84.

Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.

2026-02-24 — Approved P.L.2026, c.1.

Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

2026-06-15 — Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.

2026-06-30 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

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

2026-09-14 — Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

"End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program.*

2026-08-27 — Approved P.L.2026, c.77.

Appropriates $64,787,327 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and other farmland preservation funds to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Appropriates $10,000,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Appropriates $3,479,032 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.

2026-03-23 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Requires Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish statistical information about consumer debt lawsuits.

2026-05-18 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.

2026-06-11 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes standards for determining an unconscionable rent increase; excludes from public access landlord tenant records in certain circumstances.

2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses.

2026-03-02 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

2026-09-09 — Approved P.L.2026, c.89.

Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.

2026-08-27 — Approved P.L.2026, c.79.

Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

2026-04-06 — Approved P.L.2026, c.8.

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

2026-09-09 — Approved P.L.2026, c.90.

Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.

2026-05-29 — Approved P.L.2026, c.13.

Establishes crime of fertility fraud.

2026-06-11 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Reduces business formation fees.

2026-06-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.24.

Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumstances.

2026-06-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.28.

Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations.

2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Requires BPU to report societal benefits charge revenues and expenditures to Governor and Legislature.*

2026-05-18 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

2026-05-18 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits.

2026-02-24 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*

2026-08-27 — Approved P.L.2026, c.76.

Requires MVC to accept emergency medical technician and paramedic certification cards as two points of documentation for purposes of MVC identification verification program.

2026-06-30 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

2026-06-18 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*

2026-09-14 — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.

2026-03-23 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*

2026-08-11 — Approved P.L.2026, c.71.

Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act."

2026-06-30 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

2026-03-23 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Clarifies sentencing under certain circumstances.

2026-07-02 — Approved P.L.2026, c.30.

Increases amount of child tax credit in taxable years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

2026-06-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.26.

Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.

2026-03-10 — Approved P.L.2026, JR-1.

Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.

2026-03-02 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.

2026-06-11 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

2026-05-04 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee