Economic Growth

Senate Bill 4677 · Requires electric public utilities to notify customers of Residential Universal Bill Credit.

Sent October 1, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4695 · "Veterans in Agriculture Act."

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4700 · "AI Image Disclosure Act"; concerns disclosure of certain AI-generated content.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4701 · "GAI Accountability Act;" imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4702 · "AI Likeness Protection Act"; concerns distributing realistic representation of individual's image, likeness, or voice created using generative artificial intelligence.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4707 · Allows deer depredation permit holders to harvest antlers, venison, and hide from deer.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4712 · Imposes 10 percent tax on computer processing for certain artificial intelligence systems and dedicates revenue to "AI Workforce Impact Transition Fund."

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Assembly Bill 4801 · Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5503 · Requires Department of Agriculture to develop guidance on shellfish aquaculture agritourism.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5504 · Expands and changes membership of Aquaculture Advisory Council.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4549 · Eliminates one percent tax on purchasers of Class 4A commercial property transferred for consideration in excess of $1 million.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4557 · Establishes loan program and provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for establishment of new vineyards and wineries.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4561 · Provides exemption from State permit fees to owners of commercial farms rebuilding from natural disaster.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4568 · Directs certain unclaimed electric and gas utility deposits in Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund and societal charge revenues be paid to Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organizations designated by BPU.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4573 · Establishes Main Street Assistance Program to encourage business development in small municipalities.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4592 · Establishes small hospitality business winter preparation purchase or reimbursement program in EDA; appropriates $50 million to EDA from federal funds.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4593 · Permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA when building a high performance green building.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4594 · Allows corporation business tax credits as incentives for redevelopment of distressed shopping centers.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4521 · Provides CBT and gross income tax credits for construction or expansion of certain meat processing facilities.

Still in committee since June 26, 2026

Senate Bill 4510 · "Processing Establishment Fast Track Act"; establishes expedited permitting review program in Department of Agriculture for certain meat and poultry processing establishments.

Still in committee since June 24, 2026

Senate Bill 4460 · "Smart Planning Wireless and Water Public Utility Facilities Act"; incentivizes placement of wireless communications equipment on water public utility towers.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Senate Bill 4465 · Requires BPU to hold monthly in-person or virtual seminars to provides customers with certain information concerning electric power and gas suppliers.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Senate Bill 4421 · Provides 10-year sales and use tax exemption for sales of materials, supplies, and services for certain energy infrastructure projects.

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Senate Bill 4422 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain household pet expenses.

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Senate Bill 4428 · Establishes EDA grant program to support increased business expenses incurred by certain businesses impacted by emergency bridge projects; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Senate Bill 4435 · "Efficient Energy Use Act"; requires certain public utilities to offer time-varying rates.

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Senate Bill 4410 · Allows gross income tax deduction for sales and use tax and societal benefits charges paid on electric and gas utility bills.

Still in committee since June 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4411 · "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. *

Sent June 4, 2026 · Reported out after 4 days

Senate Bill 4373 · Expands memorandum of understanding requirements for purpose of consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4383 · Establishes program in EDA to support construction of new nuclear energy facilities in State.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4390 · "End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program.*

Sent June 1, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4333 · "Vegetation Management Response Act"; concerns vegetation management related to electric public utility infrastructure.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4334 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4353 · Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; establishes sales tax holiday on sale of fertilizer during agricultural emergency.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4354 · Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; requires Department of Agriculture to conduct study on funding sources available to farmers during agricultural emergency.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4355 · Requires notice prior to utility pole placement and removal.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4359 · Establishes certain water and wastewater utility shutoff protections for tenants.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4319 · "Stop Misappropriating Ratepayer Tariffs for Excessive Resources Act"; prohibits rate of recovery of costs associated with smart grid projects.

Still in committee since May 21, 2026

Senate Bill 4320 · Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote New Jersey liquors, beers, and wines.

Still in committee since May 21, 2026

Senate Bill 4323 · Requires annual competitive tax credit auctions; dedicates proceeds to NJ Civic Information Consortium and public broadcasting system; reduces tax credits available for certain film productions; appropriates $15 million.

Still in committee since May 21, 2026

Assembly Bill 804 · Requires BPU to report societal benefits charge revenues and expenditures to Governor and Legislature.*

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 3064 · Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 3108 · Requires Department of Agriculture to take various actions to publicize and promote community supported agriculture in New Jersey.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Senate Bill 4305 · Increases grant limit for reassignment of employees to State in certain cases; requires publication of guidance and authorizes State intervention for income tax refund claims filed outside State.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Senate Bill 4227 · Prohibits fur farming.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4271 · "Utility Rate Recovery Fairness Act"; prohibits electric public utilities and gas public utilities from recovering certain costs.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4286 · Expands Fresh Start Program to include electric and gas public utility payment forgiveness for nonprofit organizations.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4161 · Increase allowable amount of farmland preservation grants to nonprofit organizations.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4166 · Requires customer consent to material changes to third-party energy supply contracts under certain circumstances.*

Sent May 11, 2026 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4218 · Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.

Sent May 11, 2026 · Reported out after 28 days

Assembly Bill 1959 · Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 2127 · Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4083 · Requires CATV company to establish toll-free telephone number for customers to report and to receive updates concerning CATV service outages.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4098 · Requires certain notice prior to placing liens related to water utility service.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4052 · "Public Utility Rate Stabilization Act"; permits gas and electric public utilities to employ alternative ratemaking mechanisms.

Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 199 days

Senate Bill 4062 · Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 3954 · Requires public utilities to provide Energy Star-rated product and appliance rebates of no less than 20 percent of total cost of product or appliance.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3956 · Concerns public broadcasting funding; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3961 · Requires BPU to review and report on rates and revenues of electric public utilities that use smart meters.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3962 · Exempts purchases of natural gas and electricity for residential customers from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3963 · Prohibits electric public utility residential rate increases during summer and gas public utility residential rate increases during winter.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3964 · Requires public utilities to provide Energy Star-rated product and appliance rebates at time of sale.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4031 · Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3951 · Prohibits electric public utilities from charging public entities fees for relocating utility poles.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Senate Bill 3879 · Provides for designation of manufacturing and production business resource center by EDA to provide services and assistance to manufacturing businesses.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3882 · Requires certain public water systems to publish certain financial and employee information on Internet.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3943 · Requires electric public utilities to obtain written consent and provide written disclosure prior to installing smart meters.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3827 · Establishes advertisement grant program for NJ emerging businesses.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3843 · Requires BPU to establish best practices and to assess electric public utilities' compliance with BPU best practices during BPU's review of rate increase.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3847 · Requires electric public utilities to provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to certain municipal employees for moving and securing detached, above-ground distribution lines impeding vehicular traffic during lengthy power outages.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3852 · Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3857 · Allows 50 percent sales and use tax exemption for telephone, mail-order, and internet transactions by qualified businesses within Urban Enterprise Zone; allows quarterly tax returns for qualified businesses; increases allowable administrative expenses by qualified municipalities.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3746 · Requires BPU to develop program to promote certain energy businesses in State.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3784 · Concerns electricity load forecasting.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3800 · Requires EDA to include social media development services in services offered through Small Business E-commerce Support Program.

Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 217 days

Assembly Bill 3955 · Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses.

Still in committee since March 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3707 · Establishes EDA grant program to support increased business expenses incurred by certain businesses impacted by certain public highway projects; provides 50 percent sales and use tax exemption in impacted municipalities; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since March 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3708 · Provides 50 percent sales and use tax exemption for certain businesses in impacted municipalities during ongoing public highway project.

Still in committee since March 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3639 · Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3667 · Requires offshore wind project escrow funds to be remitted to BPU for certain ratepayer relief.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3674 · "Road to Tax Relief Act"; provides credit for sales tax remittances for businesses impacted by public highway projects, including Interstate 80 project; provides tax credits for certain businesses and persons impacted by same projects; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3675 · "Road to Relief Act"; establishes EDA grant program to support increased transportation expenses incurred by certain commuters, employees, and businesses impacted by certain public highway projects, including ongoing Interstate 80 project; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3688 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing released nonviolent offenders.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3550 · Establishes annual four-day sales tax holiday after Thanksgiving.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3558 · "Made in New Jersey Tax Credit Act"; provides CBT tax credits to taxpayers that purchase "New Jersey made" products.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3560 · Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3568 · Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help businesses and non-profit organizations access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3592 · Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3594 · Provides temporary deduction for food and beverage establishments from certain sales and use tax remittances.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3608 · Provides for uniform regulation of small wireless facility deployment in this State.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3619 · Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3623 · Establishes Fusion Energy and Technology Incentive Program in EDA to encourage use of power plants for fusion energy and technology purposes; authorizes funds in Global Warming Solutions Fund to support fusion energy and technology facilities.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3396 · Prohibits collection of certain subscription fees under community solar program.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3399 · Directs BPU to establish virtual power plant program to reduce peak demand for electric energy.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3402 · Establishes Office of Permitting and Broadband Deployment and Development Efficiency in Department of State and establishes NJ Permit Fast Track Program; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3425 · Requires development of online tax training for small and micro-businesses.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3443 · "Atlantic City Urban Enterprise Zone and Property Tax Relief Act"; creates urban enterprise zone in Atlantic City for 10 years.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3313 · Prohibits BPU from authorizing rate increases for electric and gas public utilities that charge inclining block rates for residential customers.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3351 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Gardening Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3370 · "Load Forecast Accountability Act"; requires BPU to review electricity load forecasting in State.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3373 · Requires BPU to publish plain language summary of its final decision on rate increase filings.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3374 · Prohibits electric public utilities from billing customers for certain services during service interruptions and requires repair of certain street lights.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3225 · Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees.

Sent February 2, 2026 · Reported out after 248 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3229 · Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with BPU.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3272 · Requires BPU to publish third-party energy supplier information on its Internet website; establishes public awareness campaign on retail choice.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3189 · Establishes Division of Energy Resource and Development; transfers certain responsibilities from BPU to the Division of Energy Resource and Development.

Still in committee since January 28, 2026

Senate Bill 3193 · Requires electric public utilities to submit transmission project proposal to BPU for approval.

Still in committee since January 28, 2026

Senate Bill 51 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 60 · Requires public utility to reimburse business customer during period when business ceases operations due to utility repairing or replacing its equipment on business customer's property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 61 · Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 86 · Waives certain pet adoption fees for veterans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 93 · Requires electric distribution lines to be located underground in areas affected by severe weather or natural disasters.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 120 · Requires electric public utility to reimburse residential customer for cost of food and prescription medicine spoiled or compromised as a result of sustained electric service outage.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 143 · Prohibits public utility from filing rate increase petition under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 196 · Prohibits certain animal adoption centers from denying applicant for adoption of dog or cat solely due to applicant's age.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 245 · Requires Department of Agriculture to establish Farm Vitality Planning Reimbursement Grant Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 251 · Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 302 · Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days

Senate Bill 316 · Restricts all ownership of agricultural land in State by foreign governments and persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 317 · Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, and beginning farmers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 325 · Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 333 · Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 353 · Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 355 · Makes FY 2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 356 · Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 376 · Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 380 · Requires public utilities to assume liability for certain work performed by third-party contractors.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 381 · Authorizes creation of New Jersey 4-H license plates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 383 · Requires utility service providers to notify BPU of scheduled service work; permits government agencies and utility service providers to access BPU online database of scheduled service work.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 384 · Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 387 · Requires licensing of pet groomers and registration of certain other businesses; establishes certain licensing and operating requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 394 · Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer service after expiration of coronavirus public health emergency; requires public utilities to implement deferred payment agreements for services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 397 · Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to provide certain notifications to customers concerning certain service outages.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 405 · Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 419 · Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 434 · Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 454 · Requires BPU to consider affordability to ratepayers before approving base rate cases for electric public utilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 457 · Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 462 · Requires all pet shops, grooming facilities, and pet daycares to install and maintain video monitoring systems.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 469 · Requires removal of double utility poles upon notification by electric public utilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 471 · Revises Fish and Game Council membership.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 128 days

Senate Bill 482 · Requires electric public utilities to take certain actions in event of outages in age-restricted communities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 491 · Requires public utility to provide daily updates to municipalities concerning public utility service work.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 507 · Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 24 hours.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 513 · Authorizes temporary waiver from requirement that farm winery use NJ grown fruit.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 521 · Makes pilot program for special occasion events at wineries on preserved farmland permanent program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 523 · Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 578 · Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 72 hours.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 591 · Establishes "Jersey Vines Program" in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 599 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 611 · Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 618 · Directs BPU to update interconnection standards for Class I renewable energy sources and develop fixed fee structure for interconnection costs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 650 · Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement beneficial building electrification and decarbonization plans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 664 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 686 · Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 715 · Requires EDA to provide grants to certain small businesses affected by State infrastructure and construction projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 724 · Establishes limits for electric public utility rate increases for low- and middle-income households.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 728 · Requires BPU to determine and consider lowest reasonable return on equity before approving electric, gas, and water public utility base rate cases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 730 · Restructures electric and gas public utility industries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 731 · Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for large load customers to protect non-large load customers from increased costs.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

Senate Bill 732 · Requires Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA and applicable State agencies and nonprofits to establish a consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.

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

Senate Bill 738 · Modifies interest rates and accrual of interest on certain unpaid water and sewer utility bills and delinquent municipal taxes, assessments, and other municipal liens and charges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 739 · "New Jersey Loves New Jersey Farmers Act"; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to commercial farm operators for price loss.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 268 days

Senate Bill 746 · Requires BPU to work with neighboring states to research and recommend certain action concerning electric capacity and transmission.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 747 · Requires report of societal benefits charge revenues and expenditures to be included in the Governor's annual budget message.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 751 · Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities; transfers certain resources and employees from DOH to Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 817 · Prohibits use of fireworks on property adjacent to animal shelter, pound, or kennel.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 845 · Establishes EDA grant program to support increased business expenses incurred by certain businesses impacted by certain public highway projects; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 852 · Expands EDA small business loan program to include certain broadband telecommunications service providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 853 · Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 857 · Requires EDA to establish program providing grants to qualified veterans purchasing franchises.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 860 · Provides a corporation business tax credit for investment in certain manufacturing equipment, facility renovation, modernization, and expansion.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 866 · Requires EDA to provide loans through small business loan program at lower interest rates, with more flexible repayment terms if issued to small businesses owned or controlled by certain veterans, and prohibit certain fees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 869 · Reduces number of manufacturing jobs required to qualify for NJEDA financing and incentive programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 872 · Repeals $100,000 cap on sales and use tax exemption for certain capital improvements made by businesses participating in Urban Enterprise Zone program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 875 · Establishes "Trenton Makes Commission."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 877 · Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 883 · Establishes Urban Enterprise Zone Microloan Program in EDA to help certain businesses in Urban Enterprise Zones and UEZ-Impacted districts; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 892 · Provides CBT and gross income tax credits for replacement of abandoned commercial building with new commercial building.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 895 · Provides for EDA oversight and control over certain local economic development, community development, and housing programs if corruption is suspected following criminal charge or conviction of local official.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 905 · Transfers administration of certain nutrition programs to Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 912 · Authorizes farmers and other persons to use, sell, and distribute ground-harvested fruit for purposes of value-added product processing and production.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 913 · Provides tax credits equal to cost of Jersey Fresh products purchased by breweries and wineries to be used in production of beer or wine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 920 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 926 · Requires regional representation for members of BPU.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 927 · "Grown Here, Eaten Here Act"; provides CBT and GIT tax credits to qualifying food establishments for costs of purchasing certain local ingredients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 939 · Abolishes BPU; transfers responsibilities to Department of Treasury.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 942 · Concerns UEZ assistance fund expenses by specifically including certain property acquisition under definition of "qualified assistance fund expense."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 945 · Provides CBT and GIT tax credits to certain food and drink establishments for purchase of certain local ingredients and products.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 983 · Allows credit against gross income tax for certain eligible taxpayers pursuing education and employment in State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1079 · Establishes New Jersey Low Income Household Water Assistance Program to provide water service and water bill payment assistance to certain low-income households; appropriates $25 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1080 · Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1082 · Establishes "Jersey Craft Beverage Retailer Promotion and Grant Program" in EDA.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

Senate Bill 1083 · Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1085 · Establishes fire protection requirements for short-term farm labor housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1095 · Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1174 · Prohibits electric and gas public utilities from collecting payment from residential budget billing plan customers whose service was interrupted as a result of major emergency event.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1226 · Requires EDA to create needs-matching website for eligible entities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1236 · Requires certain customer identification to be presented to electric power or gas supplier if customer switches services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1237 · Directs BPU to conduct study to determine whether microgrid and distributed energy resource deployment will reduce length of power outages.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1238 · Requires CATV companies to provide free broadband Internet service and associated equipment to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1239 · Creates "Manufacturing Reboot Program" in EDA to provide financial assistance to certain manufacturing businesses; makes $10 million appropriation to EDA.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1241 · "New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act"; allows corporation business tax credit for selling New Jersey made products.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1255 · Requires BPU to adopt regulations allowing wastewater utilities to impose wastewater system improvement charge.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1298 · Provides that fusion energy and fusion technology companies are eligible to receive benefits under certain economic incentive programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1299 · "Fusion Technology Industry Promotion Act"; establishes program to promote fusion technology industry and attract fusion technology businesses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1303 · Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct feasibility study of Meadowlands convention center project.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1316 · Establishes NJ Fusion Technology Industry Commission.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1333 · Modifies rate-regulation over municipal electric utilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1348 · Establishes Farmland Assessment Review Commission to annually review and recommend changes to farmland assessment program, as necessary to ensure fair, equitable, and uniform Statewide application and enforcement of program requirements and allocation of program benefits.

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

Senate Bill 1362 · Provides gross income tax credits to support development of New Jersey-based small business start-ups.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1563 · Converts loan awarded to Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum from loan to grant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1604 · Requires public utility to charge volunteer emergency service organization residential rate.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1612 · Provides corporation business and gross income tax credits for acquisition of qualified farming equipment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1613 · Prohibits certain electric public utility rate increases and requires certain protections for ratepayers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1615 · Excludes all New Jersey Lottery winnings from gross income tax and eliminates related withholding requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1617 · Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1619 · Dedicates certain energy sales and use tax receipts to support utility assistance programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1620 · Requires public utilities to send certain information concerning rate increases to customers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1623 · Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1644 · Establishes Small Business Resiliency Project Loan Program in EDA for certain small businesses implementing certain resiliency projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1650 · Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days

Senate Bill 1652 · Establishes one-time tax credits for certain organic farmers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1665 · Establishes Inclusive Workplaces Program in EDA to provide grants and tax credits to encourage employer investment in workspaces inclusive of neurodivergent employees; appropriates $2.5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1667 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to businesses employing and retaining certain neurodiverse individuals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1668 · Establishes "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1673 · Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. **

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days

Senate Bill 1675 · Establishes workforce development training program for advanced transmission technology.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1683 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1684 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1686 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture to provide for electronic submittal of milk dealer license applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1696 · Requires electric public utilities to establish toll-free telephone number to be used by public for reporting damaged equipment and dangerous vegetation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1699 · Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1702 · Bans foreign ownership of agricultural or horticultural land and agricultural woodlands in State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1715 · Requires NJEDA to establish "Value-added Agriculture Loan Program" to assist farmers in developing value-added products.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1717 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program to assist beginning farmers in financing capital purchases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1726 · Allows Right to Farm Act complaints to be filed with county agriculture development board in adjacent county under certain circumstances and creates alternate voting members on such boards.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1740 · Eliminates certain requirements for nonprofit organization operating ski area.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1747 · Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1764 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1768 · Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 268 days

Senate Bill 1779 · Establishes Downtown Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in certain small municipalities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 268 days

Senate Bill 1804 · "Moose's Law"; prohibits persons convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; establishes presumption against pretrial intervention for certain persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1818 · "Electric Public Utility Fair Profit Act"; requires electric public utilities to take certain actions regarding excess profits and directs fines for violations to fund utility assistance programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1837 · Establishes child care contribution tax credit to employers subject to CBT or GIT for certain child care expenses for children of employees.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

Senate Bill 1844 · Requires public utilities to mail customers detailed explanation of rate settlement agreements prior to final BPU vote.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1845 · Requires public utilities to provide customers notice of request for increase in rates; revises requirements related to hearings on proposed rate increases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1857 · Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1863 · Provides a gross income tax deduction for veterinarian expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1874 · Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1880 · Allows tax credits for supermarkets with dedicated displays for Jersey Fresh products.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1887 · Permits farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1888 · Requires Department of Agriculture to take various actions to publicize and promote community supported agriculture in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1894 · Allows farm operators to accelerate depreciation of certain expenditures under corporation business and gross income taxes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1895 · Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1906 · Exempts sales of pet food and medication purchased for pets from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1923 · Suspends sales and use tax and societal benefits charge on electric and gas public utility bills during four-month period.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1928 · "Electricity Bill Transparency Act"; requires electric utilities to separately list amounts of certain charges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1936 · Provides electric public utility customers' right to decline installation of smart meter under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1940 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain moving expenses for taxpayer moving to New Jersey to commence work in State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1973 · Exempts local utilities from certain reporting requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2073 · Requires independent State authority member to disclose contractual relationship between authority and authority member's relatives.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2140 · Prohibits providers of commercial mobile service and developers of mobile application from disclosing customer's global position system data to third parties under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2151 · Establishes certain requirements for public utility rate increases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2165 · "Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past (SODA POP) Act"; provides sales and use tax exemption and corporation business and gross income tax credits for historic diners and historic restaurants included in online registry.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

Senate Bill 2173 · "Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2185 · Establishes New Jersey Innovation Authority.

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

Senate Bill 2189 · Requires BPU to study potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies in NJ.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

Senate Bill 2209 · Establishes NJEDA urban farming grant and loan program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2210 · Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2215 · Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days

Senate Bill 2254 · Concerns notification requirements for certain utility assistance programs; repeals law establishing notification requirements for public and local utilities during coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2278 · Requires State to reimburse federally unreimbursed costs of snacks provided to children at certain preschools; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2287 · Directs BPU to study feasibility of adopting certain requirements for installation of new and replacement electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2288 · Establishes requirements for newly installed and replacement electric utility poles and transmission towers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2387 · Requires electric public utilities to provide priority service restoration to age-restricted communities after major events.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2408 · "New Jersey Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2462 · "Grid Reliability Protection Act"; prohibits State agencies from decommissioning electric generation facilities in State under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2491 · Provides that potable water well construction projects on preserved farms are eligible to receive soil and water conservation grants from SADC.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2501 · Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2502 · Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound, or kennel without consent of other party.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2562 · Permits refund of additional fee paid in excess of one percent of consideration of certain real property transfers if contract was executed prior to July 10, 2025.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2581 · Establishes "Recovery Tax Credit Program"; incentivizes hiring and continued employment of certain individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2599 · Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2611 · Establishes program to incentivize hiring and continued employment of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2667 · Requires OIT to establish Statewide wireless network through public-private partnership agreement.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2670 · Prohibits electric, gas, or water public utility service discontinuances to residential customers during certain epidemics.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2706 · Requires public utilities de-privatization study; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2707 · Prohibits BPU approval of electric or gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent within five-year period.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2710 · Requires electric public utilities and gas public utilities to implement or maintain public utility warranty programs that cover full cost to repair or replace covered appliances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2711 · Requires BPU to prohibit electric and gas public utilities from charging residential customers certain types of payments based on certain billing practices.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2712 · Requires electric and gas public utilities de-privatization study; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2713 · Resets electric and gas public utility rates to 2020 levels for five-year period.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2714 · Prohibits electric generation service and gas supply service rates from exceeding basic generation service and basic gas supply service rates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2715 · Imposes 10 percent electric public utility windfall surtax on taxpayers with allocated taxable net income in excess of $10 million under CBT.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2718 · Requires State agencies that administer utility bill payment assistance or energy efficiency programs to review, and potentially increase, income thresholds for residential customers to participate in programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2719 · Imposes 30 percent electric public utility windfall surtax on certain taxpayers with allocated taxable net income in excess of 20 percent above five-year average income under CBT.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2741 · Requires electric public utility to reimburse customer for cost of spoiled food and prescription medicine resulting from service outage more than 48 hours after end of storm.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2803 · Requires BPU to post on its website report from public utility on public utility's capital investments in response to petition from public utility to increase rates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2806 · Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2837 · Requires public utility to charge nonprofit organization residential rate.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2864 · Requires establishment of municipal animal control programs and DOH oversight over such programs; appropriates $500,000 for grants to municipalities for associated costs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2876 · Requires automatic enrollment into utility bill payment assistance programs for certain individuals and households.

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

Senate Bill 2883 · "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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2951 · Provides allowances for certain redevelopment projects undertaken by institutions of higher education or distressed hospitals under New Jersey Aspire program.

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

Senate Bill 3027 · Directs DOH to establish food bank for pets pilot program; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3080 · Establishes transporting for slaughter, selling or otherwise providing for slaughter, or slaughtering gestating cow as crime of fourth degree; establishes criminal and civil penalties therefor; designated as Brianna's Law.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3101 · Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3116 · Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days