222 session

Requires DOH to provide grants for women's health research and innovations.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Permits cannabis retailers to sell certain non-intoxicating products in store.

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

Requires State Treasurer to reimburse county treasurer for defense costs and administrative expenses incurred by county in defending certain lawsuits during supersedure of county prosecutor by Attorney General.

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

Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse inpatient providers for long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs at outpatient reimbursement rate.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires Division of Pensions and Benefits to provide report on available funds in local government part of SHBP prior to transferring funds from State part of SHBP; requires monthly reporting on certain assets in SHBP.

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

Allows persons operating bicycle, low-speed electric bicycle, or low-speed electric scooter involved in accident to be eligible for personal injury protection benefits; requires crash reports for accidents.

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

Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.

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

Invalidates certain arbitration agreements.

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

Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, and beginning farmers.

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

Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.

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

Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses.

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

Makes various changes to provisions of "Administrative Procedure Act"; establishes Commission on Efficiency and Regulatory Review in Office of Administrative Law.

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

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

2026-03-23 — Passed by the Senate (25-12)

Concerns authority of owners, agents, or other persons to elect to contract with private on-site inspection agencies to complete inspections under the construction code; provides for charging of inspection fees.

2026-05-11 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Establishes requirements to develop protocols and training for reunification therapy; makes appropriation.

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

Extends certain provisions of P.L. 2021, c.498.

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

Authorizes establishment of municipal homelessness trust funds and adoption of homeless housing plans by municipalities.

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

Regulates certain electric bicycles.

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

Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.

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

Imposes tax on collection of consumer data in certain instances; dedicates portion of annual revenues to support 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Increases county surrogate fees; adds new categories of fees.

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

Expands SCI investigatory powers and duties.

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

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

2026-06-30 — Substituted for A3974 (2R)

Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to remove language requiring achievement of cost savings for SHBP.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Makes changes to how uniform gross receipts assessment are charged to ambulatory care facilities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Requires public safety answering points to establish process to accept alarm scores reported by alarm monitoring centers and provide scores to law enforcement.

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

Prohibits motor vehicle liability insurance policy from restricting amount that may be recovered under policy.

2026-05-18 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.

2026-02-09 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.

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

Authorizes voluntary post-adoption contact agreements.

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

Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug.

2026-03-16 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Limits estate recovery under Medicaid to federal mandated recovery for nursing home care and other long-term care costs.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

"Healthy Smiles Act"; increases NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services; requires NJ FamilyCare managed care rates for identical services be no less than fee-for-service rates.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

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

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

2026-02-09 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

2026-05-11 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

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

Requires volunteers, employees, and organizers of certain youth and sports organizations to receive criminal history record background checks.

2026-06-11 — Combined with S4043 (SCS)

Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.

2026-02-09 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities.

2026-06-08 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Revises certain references to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in statutory and regulatory law; Requires health benefits coverage for certain immunizations recommended by DOH.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires hospitals to maintain minimum services when relocating from underserved community.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee