222 session

Concerns notification requirements for certain utility assistance programs; repeals law establishing notification requirements for public and local utilities during coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

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

Revises responsibilities and duties of Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board.

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

Allows gross income tax deduction for donations of menstrual products to certain New Jersey-based charitable organizations.

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

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for family planning and reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of legally protected health care services.

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

Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide written notice of toll violations and process for remedying violations prior to issuing administrative fee.

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

Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.

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

Increases from six to 10 the number of motor vehicle penalty points necessary to incur surcharges.

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

Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*

2026-06-30 — Substituted for A2218 (ACS/2R)

Creates "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" to strengthen access to reproductive health care.

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

Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

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

Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

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

Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.

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

Requires Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.

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

Limits regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroaklyl substances from menstrual products.

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

Requires health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare coverage for sign language interpreter services for covered individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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

Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.

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

Requires each public institution of higher education to develop food waste reduction program on campus.

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

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

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

Adds language authorizing transfer of General Fund appropriations for certain licensed health care entities to Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to maximize federal Medicaid payments to certain faculty physicians and non-physician professionals.

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

"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.

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

Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates.

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

Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.

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

Requires owner or operator of data center to submit water and energy usage report to BPU.

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

Establishes certain testing, certification, and labeling requirements for manufacturers and sellers of final hair products; establishes limits on amount of certain intentionally added chemicals. **

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

Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.

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

Eliminates sales tax on baby necessities and sunscreen.

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

Requires State to reimburse federally unreimbursed costs of snacks provided to children at certain preschools; appropriates $100,000.

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

Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.

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

Imposes restrictions concerning Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioners, officers, and employees regarding employment, gifts, and compensation.

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

Permits EMT, paramedic, or investigator for county medical examiner's office to make determination and pronouncement of death under certain circumstances.

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

Converts senior freeze reimbursement into credit applied directly to property tax bills.

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

Directs Commissioner of Education to study curriculum requirements for geography education in high school.

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

Requires school districts to provide for the safe operation of electrically operated partitions in classrooms or other school facilities.

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

Requires motorcycle passengers to be 10 years of age or older.

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

Prohibits transport of certain items by motor vehicle on certain roadways; provides standards for loading of motor vehicle with certain items.

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

Extends requirements on use of restraint and seclusion to all students; requires immediate parental notification; requires DOE to collect and report data regarding use of restraint and seclusion on students.

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

Prohibiting training repayment agreements.

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

Requires private detectives to register their foreign employers with State Police.

2026-02-19 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Prohibits acquisition or disclosure of certain personal health information without consent.

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

Establishes homestead and bank account exemptions for persons in debt; increases existing exemption amounts for household goods.

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

Revises property tax assessment calendar.

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

Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.

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

Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.

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

Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.

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

Requires State employees to be trained in disability law and etiquette.

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

Requires adoption of anti-nepotism policies by school districts and charter schools.

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