222 session

Requires Secretary of State create website for voters to report irregularities regarding mail-in ballots; establishes "Vote by Mail Study Commission."

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

Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities.

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

Requires Secretary of State to establish voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include certain voter registration data in annual report to Governor and Legislature.

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

Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.

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

Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

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

Creates "Disability Life-Sustaining Measures Advisory Council."

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

Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain business development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned businesses.

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

Requires portable anti-choking devices be placed in schools.

2026-03-02 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Permits exemption from certain civil service examinations for person with disability.

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

Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services.

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

Requires revocation of parole for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officers.

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

Requires long-term care facilities to submit reports regarding residents with disabilities.

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

Requires Director of Division of Developmental Disabilities to align rates for self-directed employees with maximum service provider rates.

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

Authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.

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

Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

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

Establishes "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force."

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

Permits dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations if defendant corrects issue within allotted time frame and provides acceptable documentation.

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

Bars individual from serving as county prosecutor in acting capacity for longer than one year, including pending nominee for position.

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

Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.

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

Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.

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

Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

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

Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.

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

Requires DMVA assist discharged service members who have diagnosed service-connected mental health condition with petitions to change discharge designation.

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

Establishes "Parents Bill of Rights Act"; prohibits school district from interfering with fundamental right of parent or guardian to engage in and direct student's education; permits opt-out of school district curriculum.

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

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

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

Requires MVC to provide certain services at each MVC agency location.

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

Permits county clerk to remove voters from vote-by-mail lists under certain circumstances.

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

Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.

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

Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.

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

Creates second degree crime for operation of stolen vehicle in manner that creates risk of injury to person or property.

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

Prohibits DOH from issuing recommendations or regulations that are more stringent than recommendations or regulations issued by federal government.

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

Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.

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

Requires State to reimburse licensing costs for certain school bus drivers.

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

Requires public officer or employee forfeit pension upon conviction of certain crimes; alters factors determining honorable service; opens pension to garnishment upon conviction of certain offenses.

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

Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

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

Establishes three-year nonpublic school pupil transportation pilot program in Ocean County to provide funding to county consortium of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

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

Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.

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

Establishes "Non-College Advancement Act"; makes appropriation.

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

Streamlines emergency medical technician certification process for certain veterans.

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

Qualifies certain disabled veterans for toll rate exemptions and exemptions from motor vehicle registration fees.

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

Requires MVC and AAA to contract to allow for provision of certain motor vehicle services at AAA facilities.

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

Establishes matching grant program in DCA to support community-based nonprofit organizations that provide shelter services during Code Blue alerts.

2026-03-05 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Requires school districts to let nonpublic school students participate in district high school interscholastic athletics.

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

Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.

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

Requires Superintendent of State Police to publish cannabis-related fatal motor vehicle crash statistics.

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