Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
David Bailey Jr.
Sponsored
Became law4
"The Manufactured Home Park Protection Act"; expands opportunity to purchase for resident homeowners in certain manufactured home parks; modifies certain requirements for disposition of private residential leasehold communities.
Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.*
Updates certain notification requirements in "Energy Bill Watch" program.
Authorizes certain energy projects involving installation of transmission and distribution wires that cross preserved farmland.*
Vetoed1
Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for large load customers to protect non-large load customers from increased costs.**
Passed the General Assembly2
Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations.
Requires State entities to offer optional service for businesses to receive certain notices electronically.
Out of committee9
Appropriates $28,670,924 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.*
Revises licensure requirements for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities or programs.
Requires Executive Branch departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to identify and assess COVID-19 measures and their viability for future potential emergency scenarios.
Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers.
Provides project grant under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education expansion; appropriates $7.65 million.
Modifies procedures for determination and payment of fair market value in distressed municipalities; concerns real property that is abandoned, vacant, or subject to unpaid taxes.*
Prohibits advertising artificial intelligence system as licensed mental health professional.
Appropriates $34 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Requires BPU to report societal benefits charge revenues and expenditures to Governor and Legislature.*
In committee27
Concerns unlawful employment practices based on provision of health benefits plans.
Permits testing and use of autonomous vehicles on State roadways under certain circumstances.
Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.
Requires certain disclosures of intentionally deceptive audio or visual media.
Directs certain recoveries of federal funds for services to persons with developmental disabilities be used for grants to support community infrastructure purposes.
Requires HMFA to establish "Sustainable Tiny Home Pilot Program" in three regions of State; appropriates $5 million.
Provides expedited determination by State Board of Examiners on application for teaching staff member certification if certain criteria are met.
Establishes school breakfast kiosk pilot program.
Requires DOE to post link to NJSchoolJobs.com on homepage of its website and to promote link through social media.
Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
Requires MVC to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities during certain knowledge examinations.
Establishes "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force."
Prohibits DEP from demolishing or requiring removal of certain cabins or similar structures located in certain tidal wetlands.
Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for construction of buildings in accordance with certain energy and environmental performance standards.
Prohibits operation of drone over school under certain circumstances.
Permits historic motor vehicles to be used for pleasure driving one day per week.
Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.
Clarifies procedures for revocation of pretrial release for certain defendants.
Regulates use of social care information.
Allows school district to appoint certain specialists to provide school security services to schools.
Authorizes creation of US Navy Veteran license plates.
Establishes requirements and prohibitions for sale and distribution of certain products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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.
Allows certain redevelopers to be exempt from inactive alcoholic beverage licenses restriction.
Allows appointing authorities in Civil Service to hire from or promote within top five eligible candidates.
Establishes streamlined hiring process pilot program to permit certain counties and municipalities to appoint persons in Civil Service.
Permits municipalities, counties, school districts, and political subdivisions to withdraw from civil service.
Carried from the Senate
Became law4
Appropriates $28,670,924 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.
Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers.
Provides project grant under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education expansion; appropriates $7.65 million.
Appropriates $34 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 26
Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission."
Extends membership in TPAF to 10 years after discontinuance of service and to 15 years for those who were laid off or had 10 or more years of continuous service upon voluntary termination.*
Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Authorizes taxicabs, limousines, and transportation network companies to provide paratransit services for two-year period.*
Establishes limit on rent increase for certain dwelling sites for modular or industrialized buildings or manufactured homes.*
Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.*
Requires geotechnical testing and certain monitoring of transportation projects.
Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.*
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Establishes penalties for certain conduct related to public brawl and disorderly conduct.
Requires AG to establish training program for crowd management and provide resources to municipal police department or force for large gatherings and flash mobs.*
Revises statutes implementing certain property tax relief programs pursuant to recommendations promulgated by Stay NJ Task Force.
Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires school districts to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons in certain circumstances.**
Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.*
Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.**
Removes certain limitations on receipt of retirement or death benefits under PFRS under certain circumstances.*
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.*
Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.
Requires BPU to procure and incentivize transmission-scale energy storage.
Establishes "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act"; requires health insurance coverage of medically necessary perimenopause and menopause treatments.
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.
Requires electric public utilities to submit annual report on voting to BPU.
Directs BPU to study feasibility of developing advanced reactors Statewide.**
Establishes Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program to incentivize in-State manufacturing investments and job creation.
Appropriates $55 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes and various Green Acres funds to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Vetoed · 1
Requires EDA to provide grants to certain small businesses affected by State infrastructure and construction projects.*
Passed the General Assembly · 13
Authorizes creation and issuance of veteran license plates.
Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.
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.*
Revises penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products and smoking in indoor places.*
Requires NJEDA to establish loan program to assist beginning farmers in financing capital purchases.
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.
Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*
Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Requires BPU members to have certain experience and complete certain training.
Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.
Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patrons.*
Requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.
Requires BPU to work with neighboring states to research and recommend certain action concerning electric capacity and transmission.
Out of committee · 43
Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.*
Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system.
Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.
"Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.*
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct risk assessment of and provide assistance to domestic violence victims.*
Authorizes creation of honorably discharged veteran license plates.*
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*
Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.*
Establishes centralized directory for affordable housing, and housing for senior citizens and veterans.*
Exempts municipal electric utilities from regulation by BPU in certain circumstances.*
Establishes State definition of antisemitism.*
Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on history and contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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.*
Requires pharmacies to provide certain information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs.
Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for public body to submit payroll records to DOLWD.*
Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.*
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
Designates State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 interchange as "Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange."*
Establishes crimes of home invasion burglary and residential burglary.*
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.**
Authorizes certain types of permanent structures, recently constructed or erected on preserved farmland, to be used, in certain cases, for purposes of holding special occasion events thereon.
Requires electric public utilities to submit new tariffs for commercial customers for BPU approval; regulates non-volumetric electricity fees charged to operators of fast charging electric vehicle chargers.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
"Climate Superfund Act"; imposes liability on certain fossil fuel companies for certain damages caused by climate change and establishes program in DEP to collect and distribute compensatory payments.
Upgrades, and in some circumstances provides for extended terms of imprisonment for, certain retail theft crimes, addresses gift card fraud, and authorizes new Attorney General initiatives to address organized retail theft.*
Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.*
Requires guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by DOE and policy to be adopted by governing body of each public school.**
Requires DEP to implement Advanced Clean Trucks regulations no earlier than January 1, 2027.
Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2025 environmental infrastructure funding program.
Dedicates certain wine tax receipts to "Jersey Fresh Program Fund."
Requires owner or operator of data center to submit water and energy usage report to BPU.
Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.
Requires application option enhancement for certain housing, shelter, and rental assistance administered by DCA.
Creates certain public meeting requirements for passenger advisory committees.
Requires BPU to revise community solar program targets.
Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.
Appropriates $500,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below the $5 million threshold.
Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2026 environmental infrastructure funding program.
Concerns electricity load forecasting.
Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.
In committee · 31
Exempts certain motor vehicles that are owned by certain nutrition programs and certain nonprofit organizations that offer social services from motor vehicle registration fees.
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Revises conditions for use of virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.
Establishes prescription drug pricing disclosure requirements and measures to reduce prescription drug costs.
Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students who have children to purchase meal plans, live in on-campus housing, or pay gym fees.
Requires DEP to perform certain assessments concerning regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.
"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Provides for regional economic and land use impact report and establishes review processes related to development of certain large warehouses; and requires related real property reassessments.
Requires SJTA to suspend certain tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway in certain circumstances.
Imposes additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles; reduces rate of highway fuel taxes; authorizes DOT to conduct alternative revenue feasibility study.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement to instructional certificate.
Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
"Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act"; requires institutions of higher education to implement mental health programs and services.
Concerns applicability of sales tax to certain horse-boarding charges in New Jersey.
Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing legally protected health care activities; establishes right of residents to legally protected health care services, which are restricted in other states.
Changes certain Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program requirements; appropriates $20 million.
Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.
Requires certain large developments, to be used as retail facility or warehouse, to be designed and constructed to accommodate load associated with solar panels.
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Establishes limits for electric public utility rate increases for low- and middle-income households.
Prohibits public procurement of electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor.
Provides that regional school districts are not subject to State school aid reductions under certain circumstances.
Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes "Problematic Sexual Behavior Program"; appropriates $8.5 million.
"New Jersey Loves New Jersey Farmers Act"; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to commercial farm operators for price loss.
Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.
Lowers minimum amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers.