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Committees · 2026–2027 Session

Judiciary

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.

Other sessions: 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003 · 2000–2001

Members

In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills, so far

Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.

  • Bills sent344

    7% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out9%

    30 of 344; 1 moved on without a report, 12 stopped in committee, 301 still in committee

  • Time in committee17 days

    most between 7 and 149 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session on day 297 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027 · so far344 bills

    reported 9% · typically 17 days, most 7–149 · 0 amendments · 11 members

  • 2024–2025277 bills

    reported 7% · typically 108 days, most 42–156 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2022–2023207 bills

    reported 4% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2020–2021240 bills

    reported 8% · typically 47 days, most 22–65 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2018–2019223 bills

    reported 5% · typically 142 days, most 53–142 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2016–2017232 bills

    reported 3% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2014–2015244 bills

    reported 4% · typically 53 days, most 7–167 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2012–2013223 bills

    reported 6% · typically 37 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2010–2011190 bills

    reported 4% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2008–2009185 bills

    reported 6% · typically 16 days, most 14–70 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2006–2007202 bills

    reported 4% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2004–2005170 bills

    reported 14% · typically 38 days, most 25–112 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2002–2003233 bills

    reported 14% · typically 91 days, most 38–128 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2000–2001161 bills

    reported 27% · typically 42 days, most 20–98 · 0 amendments · 12 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.

344 bills

  • Senate Bill 4858 · Establishes "Minor Protection Order Act of 2026"; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since October 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4809 · Prohibits defendant from asserting autonomous behavior of artificial intelligence as defense in certain civil actions and criminal prosecutions.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4726 · Allows Cannabis Regulatory Commission to award competitive grants from Social Equity Excise Fee proceeds.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4751 · Eliminates statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions and civil actions related to human trafficking and certain sex offenses.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4781 · Establishes immigration unit within Office of Public Defender.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4783 · Eliminates statute of limitations for certain forgery and fraud crimes when parties involved have history of domestic violence.

    Still in committee since October 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4611 · "Weston's Law"; extends crime of human trafficking to include recruiting or coercing juvenile to join gang or drug trafficking scheme.

    Still in committee since October 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4628 · Permits protective order to be issued against unemancipated minor.

    Still in committee since October 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4635 · Aligns State restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages with federal law.

    Sent October 1, 2026 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed both houses

  • Senate Bill 4642 · Provides gross income tax exclusion for attorney's fees and costs received in connection with certain unlawful discrimination, unlawful retaliation, and qui tam claims or actions.

    Still in committee since October 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4668 · Excuses person 70 years of age or older from jury service.

    Still in committee since October 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4689 · Extends statute of limitations for civil actions against third parties for wrongful death under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since October 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 597 · Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

    Sent September 28, 2026 · Reported out after 17 days

  • Senate Bill 4574 · Establishes offense of harassing, intimidating, or bullying minor; establishes diversionary program for juveniles charged with offense.

    Still in committee since September 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4575 · Concerns consideration of factors by court at hearing for pretrial detention or violation of condition of pretrial release.

    Still in committee since September 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4586 · Redefines covered person under Daniel's Law protection to include persons employed in other states.

    Still in committee since September 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4598 · Authorizes trustee of trust, under certain circumstances, to terminate service without filing formal accounting with court or obtaining release agreements from beneficiaries.

    Still in committee since September 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4608 · Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since September 28, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4609 · Clarifies investigatory powers and duties of SCI.

    Still in committee since June 30, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4528 · Bars parent delinquent in child support payments under certain circumstances from inheriting any part of deceased child's estate or from administering estate.

    Still in committee since June 26, 2026

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  • Senate Bill 4530 · Establishes compensatory time lost to investigation of unsubstantiated child abuse, neglect, or other issue in child custody cases.

    Still in committee since June 26, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4492 · Modifies procedures for parole release, early discharge from parole, and penalties for certain parole violations.

    Still in committee since June 22, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4505 · Provides for certain additional damages to be awarded in wrongful death action if decedent was below age of majority at time of death.

    Still in committee since June 22, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4452 · Allows liquor stores to sell low dose THC beverages.

    Still in committee since June 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2240 · Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.

    Still in committee since June 11, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4542 · Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.

    Still in committee since June 11, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4835 · Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

    Sent June 11, 2026 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 5059 · Establishes crime of fertility fraud.

    Still in committee since June 11, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5155 · Requires expedited compliance with certain search warrants in domestic violence and stalking investigations.

    Sent June 11, 2026 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 4417 · Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.

    Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days

  • Senate Bill 4398 · Eliminates presumption of pretrial release when defendant is charged with contempt of domestic violence restraining order.

    Still in committee since June 4, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4406 · Clarifies sentencing under certain circumstances.

    Sent June 4, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 4409 · Requires expedited compliance with certain search warrants in domestic violence and stalking investigations.

    Sent June 4, 2026 · Reported out after 133 days

  • Senate Bill 4394 · Establishes Veteran's Treatment Court Program.

    Still in committee since June 1, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2260 · Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*

    Sent May 21, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 4310 · Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.

    Still in committee since May 21, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5051 · Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.

    Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 4298 · Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.

    Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 150 days

  • Senate Bill 4303 · Permits physician assistant or advanced practice nurse to verify excusal from jury service due to medical inability to serve.

    Still in committee since May 18, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1715 · Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **

    Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 282 · Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **

    Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days

  • Senate Bill 4229 · Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.

    Still in committee since May 14, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4270 · Implements procedures for automated "Clean Slate" expungements.

    Still in committee since May 14, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4287 · Criminalizes certain sales of marijuana and vapor products.

    Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 154 days

  • Senate Bill 4297 · Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.

    Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days

  • Senate Bill 4148 · Establishes maximum THC potency of cannabis items and imposes excise tax of moderate and high potency cannabis items.

    Still in committee since May 11, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4149 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.

    Still in committee since May 11, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4207 · Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes certain aggravating factors regarding award of punitive damages.

    Still in committee since May 11, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2312 · Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2996 · Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

    Sent March 19, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3996 · Requires New Jersey Supreme Court to issue order dismissing certain charges, complaints, and arrest warrants filed with or issued by municipal courts and unresolved for five years or more; requires AOC to conduct certain studies.

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3997 · Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or other symbol of hate.

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4005 · Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4006 · Expands the domestic violence statutes to encompass minors aged 16 and older.

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4011 · Clarifies that bribery statute applies to unlawful gratuities received either before or after official acts.

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3946 · Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *

    Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3887 · Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3890 · "Video Game Marketplace Trafficking Investigation Act," requires Attorney General to investigate misuse of online video game commerce systems for human trafficking activity.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3891 · "Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act," creates new penalties for non-reporting of suspected human trafficking through video game marketplaces.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3906 · Provides any party in case who is limited English proficient and utilizes court translating services option to have social worker translator to help party navigate court system.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3921 · Imposes notice requirement to victim or victim's family when probation or suspended sentence changes or defendant is discharged.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3922 · Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

    Sent March 12, 2026 · Reported out after 91 days

  • Senate Bill 3923 · Requires YJC to publish information regarding juveniles who were waived to adult criminal court and are serving custodial sentences in State juvenile facilities.

    Still in committee since March 12, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3945 · Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.

    Sent March 12, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3834 · Allows identity theft victims to petition for judicial determination of factual innocence.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3842 · Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with repeat home invasion offenses.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3859 · "Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Senate Bill 420 · Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

    Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3734 · Establishes qualifications to be appointed as AG.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3763 · Increases size of Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission; broadens reporting duties.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3764 · Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3792 · Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and persons who are not United States citizens.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3796 · Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is alleged.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3812 · Requires certain court documents to be translated into languages other than English.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3813 · Prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands; appropriates funds.

    Still in committee since March 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3706 · Establishes presumption of knowledge that display of noose or Nazi or Confederate symbol would cause bias intimidation; enhances penalties.

    Still in committee since March 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3696 · Invokes comity to direct Governor to notify victim of impending release of incarcerated person granted clemency.

    Still in committee since February 24, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3698 · Requires registration of certain persons requesting pardon, commutation, or reprieve of sentence.

    Still in committee since February 24, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3114 · Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3216 · "Transparency in Federal Law Enforcement Activities Act"; establishes law enforcement officer identification requirements under certain circumstances.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3522 · Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3531 · Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3542 · Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Mercer County.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3600 · Revises procedures for temporary guardianship.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3605 · Expands "Daniel's Law" protections; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3521 · Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

    Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days

  • Senate Bill 3447 · Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.

    Still in committee since February 9, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3315 · Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3318 · Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3327 · Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3335 · Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3336 · Clarifies intent of Legislature that the attempt or conspiracy to commit certain offenses may constitute acts of domestic violence.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3337 · Provides that Probation Division would file child support judgment as a lien only when amount of judgment equals or exceeds amount of child support due for a one-month period.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3338 · Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3339 · Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3340 · Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3341 · Establishes greater discretion in court concerning child support related license suspension and credit reporting.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3342 · Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, and Workers' Compensation Judges from 70 to 75.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3344 · Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3366 · Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.

    Still in committee since February 5, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3267 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since February 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3302 · Establishes requirement that county prosecutor reside in county of appointment during term of appointment and until qualified successor is appointed.

    Still in committee since February 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3303 · Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

    Still in committee since February 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3304 · Upgrades strict liability vehicular homicide to crime of second degree.

    Still in committee since February 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3305 · Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since February 2, 2026

  • Senate Bill 77 · Expands statute authorizing temporary restraining orders for certain alleged stalking victims to include victims of any age or mental capacity.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 94 · Provides for court dismissal, with prejudice, of civil actions for which lis pendens notices are filed under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 95 · Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 98 · Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 110 · Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for COVID-19 exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 111 · Upgrades unlawful taking thefts in certain instances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 121 · Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 140 · Requires suspension without pay and health care benefits if public officer or employee formally charged with crime involving or touching office, position, or employment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 152 · Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 181 · Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.

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

  • Senate Bill 188 · Requires certain juveniles to appear before court in county where incident giving rise to delinquency complaint allegedly occurred.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 197 · Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 275 days

  • Senate Bill 246 · Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 271 · Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days

  • Senate Bill 286 · Amends "three strikes law" to apply only to persons over 18 years of age.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 290 · Grants court discretion to adjust, reduce, or waive certain mandatory legal financial obligations based on ability of defendant to pay.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 298 · Prohibits use of coupons, price rebates, and price reductions in sales of cannabis items.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 318 · Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 322 · Establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

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

  • Senate Bill 329 · Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 358 · Increases penalties for human trafficking of children.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 359 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 361 · Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 363 · Adds to list of crimes ineligible for administrative parole release.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 365 · Establishes criminal liability for property destruction occurring during auto theft and police pursuit for auto theft; requires restitution for damages incurred.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 366 · Amends felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include death or bodily injury occurring during commission of auto theft.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 368 · Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 372 · Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to identify methods to prevent human trafficking through online gaming platforms.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 389 · Makes publishing on Internet home address or unpublished telephone number of judges, prosecutors and certain court personnel a crime of the fourth degree under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 400 · Provides that act of sexual penetration committed without victim's consent constitutes sexual assault; defines term "consent."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 407 · Provides exception for Legal Services of New Jersey and other public interest organizations from confidentiality of certain eviction actions.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 423 · Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 432 · Requires certain correctional facilities to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disability; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 440 · Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 442 · Concerns provision of services to defendants on pretrial release.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 447 · Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of second degree.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 448 · Upgrades to third degree crime for cyber-harassment of public servant or family member of public servant; establishes Office of Cyber-Harassment Support in DLPS; appropriates funds.

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

  • Senate Bill 450 · Criminalizes use of "signal jammers."

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

  • Senate Bill 455 · Makes certain amendments to expungement statutes to reduce filing burdens and expand eligibility.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 456 · Concerns pretrial detention for firearms offenses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 473 · Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 474 · Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 475 · Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 478 · Requires court to order financial support for child if child's parent or guardian is killed by drunk driver.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 275 days

  • Senate Bill 488 · Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 489 · Creates crime of victimization of a senior citizen or a person with a disability.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 503 · Provides that stalking victim's death may constitute criminal homicide under certain circumstances; establishes stalking as aggravating factor in sentencing of defendant.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 596 · Requires mandatory imprisonment for crime or offense committed against elderly person.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 709 · Allows sentencing to extended term for repeat convictions of receipt of stolen property.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 763 · Broadens offenses of riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 764 · Clarifies court's discretion in imposing monetary conditions of bail; establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with violent crime be detained prior to trial.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 769 · Upgrades offense of criminal mischief if person damages or impairs operation of school bus in the presence of child under age 16.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 784 · Permits employers to prohibit use of cannabis by certain employees.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 829 · "CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture, sale, and possession of substances containing kratom.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 847 · Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information of members of NJ Legislature.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 886 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 887 · Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 909 · Increases penalties for second or subsequent stalking or harassment offenses, increases penalty for first offense of harassment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 918 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention of defendant charged with aggravated assault of law enforcement officer.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 921 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 933 · Imposes criminal penalties for harboring aliens who have outstanding warrants and are unlawfully present in U.S.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 971 · Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 978 · Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 979 · Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning "reasonable" victim.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1000 · Authorizes members of New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1001 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1002 · Creates disorderly persons offense of purporting to be public utility employee to gain access to residence.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1010 · Establishes offense of reckless trespass involving wild animal; establishes penalties; establishes liability for resulting harm to wild animal.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1020 · Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1021 · Upgrades penalties for unlawful possession of certain items by incarcerated persons and unlawful provision of certain items to incarcerated persons.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1024 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention and increases penalties for motor vehicle theft offenses; authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses; establishes Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $7 million.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1035 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention of defendants charged with certain crimes that indicate potential flight risk.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1036 · Requires automatic waiver of juvenile age 16 and older to be tried as adult for criminal matters.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1037 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to Division of Civil Rights.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1038 · Establishes separate disorderly persons offense for persons who wear masks with purpose to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1041 · Allows aggregation of value of stolen property across multiple criminal episodes or transactions within two-year period.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1046 · "New Jersey Laken Riley Act"; establishes law enforcement procedures for arrests of aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. charged with certain crimes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1051 · Requires plaintiff to obtain affidavit of merit in malpractice suit against enrolled agent.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1058 · Establishes the "Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1069 · Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1090 · Creates crime of political violence and establishes training requirement for law enforcement.*

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 128 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1109 · Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1132 · Bars individual from serving as county prosecutor in acting capacity for longer than one year, including pending nominee for position.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1143 · Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1144 · Creates second degree crime for operation of stolen vehicle in manner that creates risk of injury to person or property.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1150 · Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1159 · Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1167 · Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1177 · Establishes crime of fertility fraud.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1210 · Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1270 · Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed both houses

  • Senate Bill 1277 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that homicide occurred in this State if body of homicide victim was found in this State.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1318 · Creates New Jersey Innocence Study and Review Commission.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1319 · Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1336 · The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1353 · Creates offense of impersonating first responder; grades offense one degree higher than underlying offense.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1361 · Establishes new crime of domestic violence committed in the presence of a child.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1365 · Directs AOC to establish implicit bias training for judges and judicial personnel.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1394 · Concerns keyless locking mechanisms and burglar's tools.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1411 · Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.

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

  • Senate Bill 1418 · Permits Department of Agriculture to regulate sale and distribution of hemp-derived consumable products under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1429 · Establishes bribery in official and political matters applies to person soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept benefit as consideration to act even though not yet in office or otherwise qualified to act.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1434 · Eliminates immunity for State, county, and municipal prosecutors who fail to disclose exculpatory evidence in criminal cases.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1439 · Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1469 · Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning court administrators and deputy court administrators.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1525 · Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days

  • Senate Bill 1536 · Provides that civil actions concerning home improvement contracts for residential or non-commercial property may be brought in the county where the property is located.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1537 · Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1550 · Creates new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1551 · Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1578 · Bars enforcement of provision in decedent's will that would require euthanasia of healthy domestic companion animal.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1581 · Permits State, local government agencies, and private detention facilities to enter into agreement to detain noncitizens.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1618 · Clarifies child support obligation notice and certification requirements for applicants for State licenses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1651 · Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1670 · Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1704 · Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1716 · Expands function of Commission on Human Trafficking to include promoting coordinated response by law enforcement to human trafficking.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1752 · Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; appropriates $2.5 million.

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

  • Senate Bill 1794 · Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to monitor prices and to establish price cap on prices, under certain conditions, regarding medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and clinical registrants.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1806 · Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.

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

  • Senate Bill 1814 · Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1826 · Requires age verification to prohibit minors from accessing sexually explicit material online.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1859 · Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1860 · Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1865 · Adds illicit fentanyls to Schedule I in the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1876 · Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1934 · 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

  • Senate Bill 1939 · "Personal Injury Trust Fund Transparency Act;" requires plaintiff to file personal injury trust claims under certain circumstances; addresses allocation of trust claims; establishes scheduling and discovery requirements for certain tort actions.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1942 · Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1960 · Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1966 · Creates offense of tracking for unlawful purpose; imposes enhanced penalties.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2008 · Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2011 · Creates offenses related to election officials; permits election workers to shield personal information from public.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2035 · Requires grading of offenses involving manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin based on dosage units in addition to weight.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2038 · Creates behavioral health court pilot program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2039 · Clarifies regional municipal court jurisdiction over State Police and other matters originating outside of participating municipalities.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 261 days

  • Senate Bill 2043 · Concerns pretrial and post-trial considerations for certain crimes involving operation of vehicles, including rebuttable presumption for pretrial detention, pretial recommendation of no release from detention, suspension or revocation of license, and vehicle forfeiture.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2053 · Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to ceremony.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2056 · Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to establish procedure for persons to voluntarily prohibit self from entering dispensary.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2067 · Increases penalty for crime of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing certain Schedule I or II controlled dangerous substances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2074 · Makes certain changes to public access of government records.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2090 · Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2094 · Authorizes application for dismissal of a "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation" ("SLAPP").

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2097 · Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2122 · Specifies additional services for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence; makes $1,000,000 appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2146 · Requires prosecutors and courts to consider additional aggravating factors and habitual offender status in certain serious motor vehicle offense cases.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2156 · Expands cyber-harassment to include reckless online communications.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2158 · Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses and certain violent crimes committed using a deadly weapon.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2164 · Provides for suspension of driver's license for certain offenses and acknowledges Legislature's prior repeal of N.J.S.2B:12-31.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2174 · Establishes crime of doxxing.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2240 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person who commits domestic violence by strangling victim be detained prior to trial.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2271 · "CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 275 days

  • Senate Bill 2281 · Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2290 · Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, Workers' Compensation Judges and county prosecutors from 70 to 72.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2295 · Disallows tax deduction under corporation business tax and gross income tax for punitive damages paid in connection with legal action; includes amount paid as punitive damages on behalf of taxpayer in income for tax purposes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2308 · Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2322 · Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2344 · Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $750,000 providing for additional attorneys dedicated to juvenile matters.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2348 · Codifies United States Supreme Court ruling that in defamation suit, public official must prove defendant had actual malice: knowledge that defendant's statement was false or reckless disregard of whether it was false.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2384 · Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2395 · Elevates impersonating public servant to crime of fourth degree in certain instances; establishes offense of exploiting authority implied by a public emergency.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2396 · Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2397 · Broadens riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2429 · Expands definition of victim of domestic violence.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2433 · Establishes protections from abusive and controlling litigation for victims of domestic violence.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2472 · Repeals law that established optional will registry.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2482 · Provides that records of convictions for carjacking and promoting prostitution of child shall not be expunged.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2483 · Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2493 · Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2496 · Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2498 · Increases term of municipal court judge to five years.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2503 · Increases penalties for purposely desecrating any public monument, insignia, symbol, or structure, or place of worship or burial.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2508 · Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2516 · The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2536 · Expands prosecutor's ability to motion for transfer of certain juvenile delinquency cases to adult court.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2537 · Requires registration and regulation of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids manufactured and sold in this State.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2538 · Permits court to incarcerate persons who violate conditions of special probation; requires monitoring of incarcerated person.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2539 · Requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2540 · Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2542 · Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2553 · Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2558 · Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2564 · Legalizes growing or possessing up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use, and up to 10 plants for personal medical use, by persons aged 21 or older.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2565 · Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2566 · Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 149 days

  • Senate Bill 2568 · Modifies definition of "impact zones" in "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2601 · "Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2622 · Grants discretion to court in expungement of records related to domestic violence arrests not resulting in conviction.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2625 · Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2626 · Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2642 · Revises definition of health care professional in aggravated assault statute to match definition under "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2697 · Establishes "University Hospital Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act"; makes appropriation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2732 · Establishes award of attorney's fees to prevailing party in municipal services dispute.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2744 · Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2748 · Prohibits false or secret compartments in motor vehicles under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2763 · Provides for jurisdiction for prosecution for certain crimes against minors committed outside New Jersey.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2764 · Includes crime of creating false public alarms as form of bias intimidation.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2771 · Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2773 · Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.

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

  • Senate Bill 2783 · Expands protections under "Daniel's Law"; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2816 · Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2817 · Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2818 · Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2821 · Establishes crimes against elected public officials and immediate families; provides police protection in instances of crime against elected public official and immediate family.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2848 · Establishes standards for court-ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2852 · Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2869 · Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2870 · Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2873 · Imposes restrictions on the use of expunged records.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2874 · Requires provision of trauma-informed reentry support services to certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2878 · Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

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

  • Senate Bill 2887 · Concerns residential community release programs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2888 · Requires award of Edna Mahan trauma credits to inmates incarcerated during period of investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by correctional police officers and staff.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2896 · Permits marriage or civil union license to be issued and solemnized via audio-visual technology.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2903 · Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2921 · Implements child safety provisions in custody disputes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2922 · Provides for rehabilitative release for certain incarcerated persons.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2933 · Restricts genetic testing of newborn and crime victim DNA; permits DNA information to be obtained pursuant to warrant or court order.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2935 · Implements recommendations of New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission to remove mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2964 · Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2972 · Enhances penalties for threats against certain public servants, establishes crime of doxxing, and enhances penalties for improper use of personal identifying information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2988 · Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3009 · Authorizes voluntary post-adoption contact agreements.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3060 · Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Passaic County.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3061 · Clarifies law concerning parental rights and responsibilities and guardianship of minor child born to unwed parents.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3062 · Allows for the establishment of "County Tenant Legal Assistance Program" in each county; requires portion of administrative fee for residential mortgage execution sales fund program.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3063 · Creates domestic violence Internet registry for certain public access; mandates counseling and community service and increases fines for certain domestic violence offenders.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3069 · Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3088 · Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3104 · Requires expunged records to be accessible for immigration purposes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3119 · Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3126 · Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3135 · Requires stipends for certain members of boards, commissions, committees, and other public entities.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3138 · Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" within the criminal justice system.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3151 · Permits Governor to authorize interstate commercial cannabis activity in certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3163 · Permits cannabis retailers to sell certain non-intoxicating products in store.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3168 · Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3170 · Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Senate Bill 3171 · Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026