Children, Families and Food Security

Assembly Bill 5141 · Expands child tax credit eligibility to resident taxpayers with children ages six to 11.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5115 · Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5033 · Requires DHS to cover child care services for veterans under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4932 · Establishes five-year Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program; appropriates $15 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4941 · Revises SNAP application process to include certain notices, and certification and recertification requirements.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4943 · Establishes Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund in Department of Treasury, requires DHS to replace stolen SNAP benefits from fund, and appropriates $20 million to AOC.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4845 · Establishes New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4846 · Requires child care subsidy rate paid for certain children to equal school district's per pupil preschool education aid; appropriates funds.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4847 · Creates emergency closure prevention fund for child care programs at risk of closure; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4799 · Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.

Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 45 days, 4–0

Assembly Bill 4746 · Provides gross income tax credit to taxpayers for qualified youth sports expenses paid or incurred on behalf of dependents.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4789 · Concerns food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in child care settings.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4732 · Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human.

Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 185 days, 4–0

Assembly Bill 4564 · Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4565 · Requires DCF to adopt policies and procedures providing child care facilities with security services, equipment, or technology.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4616 · Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4659 · Requires resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or caretaker to be party to reviews or hearings involving a child under the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families' care.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4440 · Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4441 · Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4442 · Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 205 days, 5–0

Assembly Bill 2247 · Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.*

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 77 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 4099 · Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 210 days, 5–0

Assembly Bill 4102 · Requires SNAP retailers to take measures to help prevent card skimming.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4124 · Provides for background checks and other requirements for certain agencies providing temporary home for persons in crisis.*

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 210 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4125 · Amends statutory definition of "abused child."

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4129 · Doubles amount of State child tax credit; raises age and income eligibility criteria needed to receive credit.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4144 · "Child Care Loan Fund Act"; requires EDA to establish no cost loan program for certain child care provider capital expenses; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4145 · Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4153 · Requires restaurants to provide healthy beverages with meals designated for children.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4157 · Requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to provide newborn safety device; allows affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment if parent leaves child in device.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4164 · Requires local recreation departments and youth serving organizations to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4214 · Establishes the New Jersey Task Force on Child Support Reform.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4274 · Directs referral of certain persons under 18 for determination of status as socially or economically disadvantaged youth.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4295 · Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success.*

Sent February 19, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 124 days

Assembly Bill 4312 · Grants children placed in resource family care right to have certain signage displayed in home.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4408 · Authorizes disclosure by DCF of child abuse and neglect information to religious institutions.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 196 · Requires children's psychiatric facilities to have designated staff members visually supervise patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 216 · Exempts grooming and hygiene products and certain baby products from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 237 · Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 302 · Exempts cribs, child restraint systems, nursing bottles, and strollers from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 447 · Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 580 · Requires child's religion not be changed due to foster care or adoption.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 592 · Permits up to 10 children to be cared for by a registered family day care provider.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 757 · Permits portion of child support payments to be held in trust for child to access upon certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 774 · Establishes school breakfast kiosk pilot program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 876 · Provides for establishment of child support lien against life insurance proceeds; requires insurers perform child support judgment search.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 911 · Modifies requirements for operation of certain food and service stands in State, county, and municipal buildings, grounds, and premises.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 919 · Requires certain NJ FamilyCare providers to provide information to, and obtain consent form from, parent or guardian of child that provider is prescribing antipsychotic drug.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 937 · Establishes Office of Child Advocate.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 982 · Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $400,000 from General Fund for grant to nonprofit organization to support purchase of pet food for pet owners undergoing medical care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1027 · Bars sex offenders from jobs which primarily consist of contact with children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1152 · Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1200 · Requires child care centers to establish procedures to notify parents or guardians in event of unexcused child absence as condition of licensure.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 5–0

Assembly Bill 1374 · Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1451 · Requires automatic external defibrillators on-site at certain places of public assembly and youth athletic events.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1619 · Requires birthing centers and hospitals to offer parents of newborn children opportunity to view video on dangers of drowning for infants and young children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1644 · Prohibits child care providers from charging any fees for service on days when providers are unable to provide child care services due to contraction of, or exposure to, COVID-19.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1655 · Requires installation of baby-changing stations in certain public restrooms.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1692 · Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1694 · Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1741 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1801 · Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1808 · Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1843 · Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1884 · Establishes a 500 foot drug free zone around child care centers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1969 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish grant program to encourage municipalities to develop recreational sports and STEM programs for children; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2050 · Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption; bans certain substances in school food.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 3–0

Assembly Bill 2053 · Prohibits DCF from using federal benefits received by a child in out of home placement to reimburse State for cost of child's care, except under certain circumstances.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2054 · 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.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 114 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2076 · Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2158 · Creates crime of incest.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2180 · Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2199 · Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2212 · Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2214 · Prohibits DCF from using certain federal benefits to reimburse State for cost of a child's care; requires DCF to conserve benefits for child's unmet or future needs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2229 · "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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2232 · Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 247 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2242 · Establishes "Health Care for Child Care Program"; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2245 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2254 · Establishes New Jersey Food Security Coordination and Response Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2327 · Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2345 · Establishes New Jersey Baby Bond Account Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2346 · Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2353 · Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2451 · Requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to provide medically tailored nutrition services for certain enrollees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2477 · Mandates certain child care centers to retain audio-visual recordings for 180 days and requires review of such recordings before recordings can be deleted.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2479 · Permits clinical laboratories to provide certain patients discounts without affecting NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates or violating NJ FamilyCare rebate prohibitions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2536 · Establishes task force to examine issues and make recommendations concerning youth sports, including abusive coaching, confrontational parents, and bullying of players.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2554 · Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2571 · Establishes the "Food is Medicine NJ Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $5,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2577 · Establishes Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program in DHS; appropriates $3 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2580 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning Period of PURPLE Crying program and shaken baby syndrome.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2583 · "Addi's Law"; makes parent's conviction for murder of child's other parent grounds for termination of parental rights.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2624 · "New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2663 · Establishes child care costs reimbursement grant program in DCF; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2671 · Prohibits mandatory mask use at youth camps.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2676 · Requires psychological examination when parent loses custody of child and wants to regain custody of child who is in care or custody of grandparent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2720 · Allows gross income tax credit for portion of certain child care expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2721 · Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2722 · Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2724 · Requires 45 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days, 6–0

Assembly Bill 2725 · Requires installation of diaper changing station in certain public restrooms; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2733 · Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 114 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2772 · Requires Division of Child Protection and Permanency to develop suicide screening and crisis response training for caseworkers.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 114 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2844 · Requires regional diagnostic and treatment center for child abuse and neglect to establish mobile team to respond to certain hospital requests to perform forensic child abuse examinations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3007 · Permits tax credit against gross income tax for certain adoption expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3060 · Establishes public awareness campaign on dangers of social media use to minors; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3119 · Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3137 · Provides that unlawful use, manufacture, or distribution of controlled dangerous substance by parent or caregiver in presence of child constitutes crime of endangering welfare of child.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3243 · Requires schools to universally provide free meals to all students, regardless of whether students are federally eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3401 · Provides child tax credit for taxpayers with children ages six to 11 and increases amount of credit for taxpayers with children under 12 over period of two years.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3413 · Amends current child labor laws to protect minor working as vlogger in certain circumstances.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3425 · Authorizes foraging fruits, fungi, nuts, plants, and parts thereof in State parks and forests for personal use of the forager.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3436 · Establishes Task Force on Child Care Deserts in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3437 · Requires DHS to develop incentives to encourage private investment in child care deserts.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3438 · Provides refundable gross income tax credits to staff members at childcare centers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3442 · Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for certain children, youth, and family services organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3449 · Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3450 · Requires State provider subsidy payments for child care services to be based on enrollment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3451 · Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3467 · Establishes Department of Early Childhood.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3474 · Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3478 · Provides categorical eligibility for subsidized child care services to certain child care workers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3652 · Establishes New Jersey Child Tax Credit program to benefit certain low-income households.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3701 · Establishes grant program for constructing kitchen facilities in licensed child care centers; appropriates $1,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3714 · Requires swimming pools to offer deep water swimming tests to children 12 years of age and younger upon request.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3715 · Establishes five-year conception to cradle pilot program in DOE.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3717 · Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3737 · Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3755 · Requires water breaks for certain sports events occurring on artificial turf fields.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3783 · Requires DOH to conduct study on causes of youth suicide.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3801 · Permanently requires certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3803 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3817 · Increases amount of State child tax credit and revises income and age eligibility criteria.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3862 · Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for applicants to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3871 · Requires public and nonpublic schools with lunch programs to provide free lunch to increasing numbers of income-eligible students and, after five-year phase-in, to provide free lunch to all students, regardless of income or federal eligibility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3884 · Requires DCF to develop a unified child care finder; appropriates $3.6 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026