222 session

Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.

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

Increases pay for direct support professionals; makes appropriation.

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

Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.

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

Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

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

Establishes standards for court-ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders.

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

Reduces membership of State Real Estate Appraiser Board and prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals.

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

Removes certain part-time elected public officials from eligibility for employer-paid health care benefits coverage; makes elected public officials ineligible for payments for waiving health care benefits coverage; codifies Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit.

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

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

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

Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.

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

Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

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

Establishes central registry for, and provides for informational outreach to, senior citizens living in New Jersey.

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

Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires DOE to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons.

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

Requires AG to establish uniform police training curriculum.

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

Creates Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson in Department of Treasury; appropriates $329,000.

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

Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.

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

The "Certified Medication Aide in Nursing Homes Staffing Support Act;" authorizes certified medication aides to administer medications to nursing home residents.

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

Requires online program manager providing marketing services for institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to self-identify as third party to prospective students.

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

Amends "three strikes law" to apply only to persons over 18 years of age.

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

Establishes Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and artificial intelligence apprenticeship tax credit program.

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

Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.

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

Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

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

Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.

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

Requires establishment of municipal animal control programs and DOH oversight over such programs; appropriates $500,000 for grants to municipalities for associated costs.

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

Concerns New Jersey Redevelopment Authority; changes quorum requirements from 11 members to majority of voting members.

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

Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.

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

Establishes Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in each State department or agency.

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

Requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish mixed delivery system for preschool education.

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

Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.

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

Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

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

Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.

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

Requires health insurance coverage of screening for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for certain covered persons.

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

Requires key boxes at public school buildings with certain expectations; permits reimbursement of costs related to key box installation.

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

Imposes restrictions on the use of expunged records.

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

Requires provision of trauma-informed reentry support services to certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

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

Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices.

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

Requires automatic enrollment into utility bill payment assistance programs for certain individuals and households.

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

Requires advance written notice before discontinuance of State aid or services.

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

Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

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

Establishes "School Finance Reform Commission."

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

Requires MVC to establish certain surcharge promotional incentives every three years.

2026-03-19 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."

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

Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Authorizes DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, to provide priority consideration to permit applications for green building projects.

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

"Chloe's Pet Access Law"; permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants under certain circumstances; codifies current requirements concerning live animals in food establishments.

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

"Stop Sepsis Act"; Requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.*

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

Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for homeless.

2026-06-22 — Withdrawn from Consideration