222 session

Requires public institution of higher education to provide alternative scholarship to student-athlete who loses athletic scholarship due to injury.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Establishes Distraction Free Schools Grant Program; appropriates $2 million.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires motor vehicle history checks and adds certain disqualifying offenses for community agency employees.

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

Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Requires school psychologists and school counselors to complete mental health first aid training.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Establishes requirement that county prosecutor reside in county of appointment during term of appointment and until qualified successor is appointed.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Upgrades strict liability vehicular homicide to crime of second degree.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

2026-02-02 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.

2026-06-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.16.

Authorizes certain emergency coordinators to operate emergency lights on vehicles.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Codifies certain State Police regulations on pre-rental boat safety record retention; requires Superintendent of State Police to audit and publish certain boat rental instruction records.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Eliminates tiered fee structure for fees and taxes imposed on property transfers valued over $1 million.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Requires motor vehicle rental companies provide 24-hour drop off or return service.

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

Caps State use portion of energy tax revenues and ensures balance of such revenues are paid annually as municipal aid.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Sets flat gross income tax rate at 5.9 percent tax for all taxable income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status; exempts taxpayers with less income from gross income tax.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Modifies Stay NJ property tax credit program eligibility criteria to include certain claimants who relocate from homestead during tax year.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Prohibits BPU from authorizing rate increases for electric and gas public utilities that charge inclining block rates for residential customers.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Establishes Military-Connected Student Mental Health Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate consumer fraud act.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Establishes "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Memorial Commission."

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires planning board reexamination report to set forth recommendations for the siting of warehouses consistent with State Plan and with warehouse siting guidance policy adopted by State Planning Commission.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Requires notification to patients when State-licensed physician has credential revoked or suspended and provides access to contact information with State.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Subjects most State property to local property taxation beginning on July 1, 2026.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

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

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Eliminates property tax exempt status of certain school faculty housing.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Excludes certain contributions to deferred compensation plans and provides deduction for certain individual retirement savings under the gross income tax.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.

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

Concerns local taxation of business personal property of local exchange telephone companies.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

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

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Requires certain public contracts for insurance coverage and consulting services to be awarded through competitive contracting process.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Requires contracts for professional services be awarded by certain bi-state authorities pursuant to competitive contracting process.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Clarifies intent of Legislature that the attempt or conspiracy to commit certain offenses may constitute acts of domestic violence.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Provides that Probation Division would file child support judgment as a lien only when amount of judgment equals or exceeds amount of child support due for a one-month period.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.

2026-02-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee