222 session

Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.

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

Establishes minimum student to employee ratio for calculating State support for employee fringe benefit costs at four-year public institutions of higher education.

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

Requires employer to disclose information concerning leave eligibility in hiring package.

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

Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.

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

Requires election result challenges be sent to specific panel of judges.

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

Requires cyclical inspection of parking structures.

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

Establishes Office of Inspector General for Prosecutorial Review in but not of DLPS.

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

Requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to notify Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of approved federal borrower defense loan discharge.

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

Establishes three-year pilot program encouraging development of nonlethal weapons.

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

Increases amount of partial payment withheld by contracting unit for certain contracts entered into from two percent to 10 percent.

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

Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.

2026-06-18 — Substituted by A2391 (2R)

Requires retention of funds collected by Department of Banking and Insurance and certain professional boards.

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

Requires same limitation on public employee contributions to flexible spending accounts as provided by federal law adjusted for inflation.

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

Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.

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

Establishes firearms storage grant program; appropriates $300,000.

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

Provides indemnity to firearm retail dealers participating in suicide prevention efforts.

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

Dedicates certain funding to hospital capital improvement needs.

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

Authorizes State employees to take administrative leave days in observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; requires school districts to permit students excused absences for observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

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

Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.

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

Establishes "Transparency in Prosecutorial Communication Act"; requires AG to release updated press releases regarding investigations in certain circumstances.

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

Requires driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to bear distinct color and include statement providing document cannot be used to vote; requires identification to vote.

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

Designates sweepstakes casinos as internet gaming; requires licensure, oversight, and taxation thereof within internet gaming framework.

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

Requires municipal governing body to consider preservation of certain open space proposed for development.

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

Increases PFRS accidental disability pension when disability is caused by weapon.

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

Establishes "Higher Education Deferred Maintenance Fund" to provide funding for deferred maintenance needs at public institutions of higher education.

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

Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.

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

Directs MVC Chief Administrator to enter into driver's license reciprocity agreement with Republic of Ireland.

2026-06-04 — Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Changes date of "Juneteenth Day" in NJ to June 19 of each year.

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

Increases penalty for landlord in violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000; permits tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees.

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

Makes it unlawful to record telephone call or other conversation unless all parties consent.

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

Exempts all retail sales of mobility enhancing equipment from sales and use tax.

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

Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.

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

Requires sellers to disclose existence of landfill within one-half mile of residential property for sale.

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

Requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.

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

Permits jointure commission to provide transportation services on school buses it owns or leases to local school districts without public bidding.

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

Permits certain elected municipal officials to be deemed retired for pension purposes upon forfeiting compensation for that position.

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

Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.

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

Revises law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

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

"End Hedge Fund Control of New Jersey Homes Act"; imposes tax on certain investment purchases of certain residential properties.

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

Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearms manufacturers.

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

Requires Office of School Facilities in DOE to establish program to replace roofs and HVAC systems in certain school buildings; appropriates $500 million.

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

Allows gross income deduction for all wage income received by high school and college graduates during two consecutive taxable years following graduation from in-State school.

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

Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

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

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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

Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.

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

Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

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