Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
Anthony S. Verrelli
Sponsored
Became law10
Establishes certain guidelines for SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid concerning step therapy protocols.
Provides for purchase of PFRS credit for service as class two special law enforcement officer.
Permits temporary appointment of additional members to the Board of Review in the Division of Employment Security.
Revises law concerning patient referrals to substance use disorder treatment facilities, recovery residences, and clinical laboratories.*
Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.
Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund.*
Expands prohibitions on employers concerning requirements for employees to attend or listen to communications related to political matters.
Requires official inspection facility employees covered by collective bargaining agreement to be offered employment following contract renewal or award of new contract; requires collective bargaining agreement to be binding in certain cases.*
Concerns financial powers and responsibilities of Capital City Redevelopment Corporation.*
Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act concerning language requiring achievement of cost savings for SHBP.*
Passed the General Assembly4
Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.
Concerns provision of services to defendants on pretrial release.
Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.
Out of committee9
Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.*
Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations.
Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent.
Establishes working hours for certain minors employed as professional athletes.*
Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.
Concerns requirements to report separations from employment under employee leasing agreements.
Extends hours that minor employed by national sports association, league, or team may work under certain circumstances.**
Prohibits non-compete clauses.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
In committee79
Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.
Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of electronic cigarette usage as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to disseminate outage information to customers through autodialed telephone call, text message, and electronic mail alert service.
Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.
Establishes "New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force."
Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.
Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.
Requires State and county correctional facilities to offer inmates hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing.
Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals.
Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.
Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.
Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.
Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for persons 18 or younger with diagnosed complex medical needs.
Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.
Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.
Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.
Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
Provides service credit for PERS member for former membership in transit retirement program.
Establishes Water Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources (WATER) Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million.
Requires Special Investigations Division to issue monthly report on sexual abuse in State correctional facilities.
Requires DOC to report certain information concerning halfway houses.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.
Prohibits certain forms of discrimination in DOH policies concerning allocation of critical health care resources.
Requires certain health insurers to provide coverage for counseling and behavioral therapies for any person receiving medication-assisted treatment.
Allows credit against corporation business tax and gross income tax liability for employing persons with a developmental disability.
Directs DEP to develop State water infrastructure investment plan; requires NJ Infrastructure Bank to publish additional information about water infrastructure projects; appropriates $200,000 to NJ Infrastructure Bank.
Exempts certain students with disabilities from requirement to take college credits during Bridge Year Pilot Program; modifies age eligibility criteria under program.
Requires Homelessness Prevention Program agencies to remain open during public health emergency and provides for funding of each agency.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.
Establishes "Trenton Makes Commission."
Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
Establishes "Household Water Assistance Program"; appropriates $75 million.
Requires induction loop listening system installation in certain buildings open to public upon new construction or substantial renovation.
Establishes insulin assistance program.
Concerns eligibility, procedures, and post-program relief for certain drug or alcohol dependent persons sentenced to special probation, or regular probation which as a condition of such requires substance use disorders treatment.
Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees; revises type of injury needed to qualify for program.
Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.
Provides that sterile syringe access programs are inherently beneficial uses.
Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.
Establishes special probation drug court eligibility for persons with certain previous criminal convictions.
Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Establishes "Recovery Tax Credit Program"; incentivizes hiring and continued employment of certain individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.
Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.
Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.
Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Increases amounts of property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, from $250 to $500.
Allows small private theater used for musical or theatrical performances to acquire alcoholic beverage retail license.
Allows certain airports to carry over certain grant money into future years.
Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.
Concerns annual reporting requirements of SHBP and SEHBP commissions.
Provides equitable relief to State contractors who sustained unanticipated expenses due to price escalation for construction materials.
Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.
Establishes "Revolutionary War Park Study Commission."
Establishes THC potency limits for cannabis products.
Enters New Jersey into Counseling Compact.
Establishes Anti-Bullying Youth Council to assist Anti-Bullying Task Force.
Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.
Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.
Establishes emergency teacher certificate in certain circumstances.
Establishes 21st Century Injured Workers' Access to Justice Act.
Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.
Establishes Cannabis Certified Worker Grant Program and Social Equity Certified Worker Hiring Grant Program; makes appropriation.
Establishes requirements for construction and maintenance of pedestrian overpass bridge connecting Johnson Trolley Trail.
Establishes fringe benefit rate for State colleges and universities.
Establishes "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act."
Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Requires NJT to establish pilot program to supply certain light rail train sets with opioid antidotes; makes appropriation of $100,000.
Requires availability of electronic fund transfers by health insurance carriers to reimburse covered persons.
Grants full police status to special agents in Department of Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
Revises scope of duties and composition of Risk Management Committee in Department of Treasury; exempts Risk Management Committee from requirements of Open Public Meetings Act.
Establishes presumption for accidental disability retirement in PERS and PFRS that emergency medical technician, firefighter, and police officer has Parkinson's disease as result of employment.
Permits Department of Human Services to appoint persons separate from civil service eligible list under certain circumstances.
Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility.
Concerns requirements for operation of on-demand micro transit programs.
Carried from the Senate
Became law5
Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent.
Establishes working hours for certain minors employed as professional athletes.*
Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.
Concerns requirements to report separations from employment under employee leasing agreements.
Extends hours that minor employed by national sports association, league, or team may work under certain circumstances.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 29
Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million.
Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission."
Permits certain mental health professionals working in school districts to refer or help facilitate referral of students to professional counselors.*
Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*
Requires State Board of Education to adopt New Jersey Student Learning Standards pertaining to labor movement; requires school districts to provide instruction on labor movement.*
Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.*
Enters NJ in Social Work Licensure Compact.
Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of certain property for lead drinking water hazards.*
Allows follow-up communication by operators of mental health and suicide crisis resources centers or 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to minors at risk of death by suicide.*
Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.*
"Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.*
Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.*
Requires adoption of policy addressing job-related issues of pregnant firefighters.
Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth until July 1, 2026.*
"Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act."
"Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of illicit opioid substances.*
Revises unemployment compensation law.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.*
"New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act"; requires DCA to establish design professional self-certification program.
Concerns State regulation of cooperative sober living residences and boarding houses generally; appropriates $100,000.
Makes various changes to powers and duties of NJ Infrastructure Bank.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.*
Directs DOLWD to develop and maintain industry-valued credential list.
Permits individuals to establish voluntary nonopioid directives.
Provides for workers' compensation coverage of certain counseling services for first responders and provides that certain mental health related communications are confidential.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in City of Trenton and Township of Lawrence in Mercer County.
Concerns charter school enrollment, student placements, reporting, and athletics.
Establishes various requirements for charter schools, charter school board of trustees members, charter management organizations, and education management organizations.*
"Safe Communities Act"; requires AG to develop certain model policies.
Vetoed · 1
Codifies AG Directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Passed the General Assembly · 10
Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.
Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.*
Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.
Establishes certain medical billing requirements concerning specific nature of charges or expenses for health care services.
Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.
Subjects certain rooming and boarding houses to municipal land use regulations; requires owners and operators of cooperative sober living residences to submit certain approvals with license applications.
Provides for rehabilitative release for certain incarcerated persons.
Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.
Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*
Out of committee · 34
Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
Provides tuition fee waiver for certain apprenticeship courses.*
Establishes procedures and standards regarding public service privatization contracts.
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Requires maintenance of roadways surrounding State capitol complex.
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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.*
Directs Attorney General to establish program for anonymous reporting of potential threats to school safety.
Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities.
Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities.
Clarifies that residents with mental illness or substance use disorders may be included on public safety special assistance municipal lists.
Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.
Establishes State definition of antisemitism.*
Reaffirms continuation of Rutgers Institute of Management and Labor Relations; appropriates $750,000.
Establishes Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Therapy Pilot Program; appropriates $6 million.*
Establishes oversight and qualifications of peer recovery specialists.*
Revises licensure requirements for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities or programs.
Concerns State regulation of boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences.
Requires DHS to establish system to ensure distribution of funds for certain support services for General Assistance beneficiaries ceases upon beneficiary's exit from support service.
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Requires hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine as part of urine drug screenings.
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $5 million.**
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.**
Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.
"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.*
Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation.*
Appropriates $18,518,738 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.
Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project.
Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below the $5 million threshold.
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
In committee · 113
Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.
"Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act."
Requires MVC to establish system for salvage processors to electronically process salvage certificates of title.
Requires MVC to provide certain services at each MVC agency location.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Permits emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines during certain declared public health emergencies.
Transfers jurisdiction over school meals programs from Department of Agriculture to DOE.
Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
Criminalizes certain actions of individuals who offer rental of residential property that they do not own or legally possess.
Encourages timely recording of residential deeds.
Requires landlord to attach certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential lease.
Concerns accomplice liability of law enforcement officers who fail to de-escalate and intervene when another officer commits offense.
Establishes "Police Body Camera Implementation Task Force" to study and make recommendations concerning use of body cameras by law enforcement agencies in this State.
Requires new employers to reimburse certain former employers for law enforcement training costs.
Establishes presumption for accidental disability retirement in PFRS that firefighter with Parkinson's Disease has disease as result of employment.
Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Mercer County.
Requires State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct study of utilization of disabled veteran-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Revises mileage limit for mandatory school transportation for students in preschool through grade four.
Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to annually report number of cannabis applications submitted and permits or licenses issued to certain persons.
Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.
Requires degree-seeking students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement.
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New Jersey."
Establishes Residential Property Repair Program; appropriates $30,000,000.
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.
Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.
Requires certain health care professionals to undergo bias training.
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Makes FY 2024 supplemental appropriation of $10 million to State Capitol Joint Management Commission for State Capitol Park Complex.
Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Excludes certain contributions to deferred compensation plans and provides deduction for certain individual retirement savings under the gross income tax.
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Establishes "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force."
Extends eligibility for Military Dependents Scholarships to students enrolled in approved career and technical education programs and to dependents of certain military members who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.
Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program.
Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.
Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model buffer ordinances detailing different regulatory options for siting warehouses; allows conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances.
Authorizes issuance of electronic copies of vital records.
Imposes administrative fees on certain out-of State contractors.
Requires Division of Taxation conduct audits of out-of State contractors that have entered into State and private contracts.
Requires school districts to include instruction on racial discrimination and social justice as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies for middle school students.
Establishes "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Requires State and private correctional facilities to allow inmates to make telephone and video calls at no cost to inmate or other party.
Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum.
Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.
Requires Attorney General to perform outreach and provide services to victims of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Requires DCA to establish standards for prisoner reentry transitional housing.
Establishes creative crosswalks pilot program.
Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.
Establishes Center for Career Relevant Education and Talent Evaluation of New Jersey at Thomas Edison State University.
Requires State entities engaging in projects resulting in deforestation of any size to submit plan to DEP for no net loss of forested areas.
Requires permit and compensatory reforestation plan for development projects that result in deforestation; establishes grant program for reforestation activities by private landowners; establishes "State Compensatory Reforestation Fund."
Establishes the "Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program."
Exempts 100 percent disabled veterans from payment of motor vehicle registration fees; requires notification of eligible motorists.
Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.
Establishes "Remote Work Study Commission."
Exempts personal protective equipment from sales and use tax.
Requires MVC to provide customer service telephone number at motor vehicle inspection facilities.
Create COVID-19 Memorial Commission.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Requires certain standards for professional and occupational boards considering applicants with criminal history records.
Prohibits court from awarding custody of or limiting visitation with child based on certain factors.
Establishes criminal penalties for production, sale, and use of false COVID-19 vaccination verification card; requires AG to establish COVID-19 vaccination fraud prevention program.
Requires DOC and county correctional facilities to provide certain inmates with medication-assisted treatment.
Requires certain information to be included in SHBP claims experience data provided to certain public employers.
Establishes fund for DEP for Blue Acres acquisition and relocation projects; appropriates $25 million.
Revises inspection requirements for long-term care facilities.
Establishes nurse aide workforce development program.
Prohibits use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.
Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.
Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Requires notification to consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data by certain entities.
Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for costs of exemption.
Requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certified cost estimate ranges, specifies grounds for rejection of all bids, and requires 50% guaranty on bids; designated as the Fairness in Bidding Act.
Requires availability of accessible mail-in ballot for voters with disabilities.
Requires public community water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.
Requires installation of certain rescue supplies on certain bridges.
Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program.
Requires landlords of certain properties providing child care services who refuse lead service line replacements to install and maintain water filters.
Requires Commissioner of Human Services to request authorization for SNAP benefits to be used to pay delivery charges for online grocery purchases.
Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.
Establishes price preference program on State contracts for businesses owned by women veterans or women in military service.
Establishes Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in DOE.
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for suicidal ideation and attempted suicide for postpartum women.
Requires school performance reports to include information about positive placement of graduates, including apprenticeships.
Establishes the "Safe and Sanitary Rental Housing Act."
Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.
Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.
Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.
Requires each State agency make State forms, applications, and other documents available in certain languages, including Gujarati, Korean, and Punjabi.
Requires State agencies to vacate certain property in Trenton; allows EDA to offer incentives to private entities to locate to that property.
Establishes "Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Best Practices Task Force."
Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
Changes underage gambling from disorderly persons offense to civil penalty; provides for deposit of all associated fines to local public safety funds.
Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
Clarifies that teachers and professional support staff employed in charter schools and other public schools must meet the same certification requirements.
Extends eligibility for certain SDA grant funding to Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of health care services.
Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.
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.
Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Makes $3 million supplemental appropriation for bonus awards for certain COVID-19 emergency essential frontline State workers of Local 195 International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line.
Revises certain laws governing police and fire interest arbitration.
Requires DEP to provide time period during which mobile sport fishing permits may be purchased only by NJ residents.