Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Linda S. Carter
Sponsored
Became law2
Requires paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.*
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.
Passed the General Assembly5
Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.
Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services.*
Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.
Revises membership of New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority.*
Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse.
Out of committee7
Enhances protections against fraudulent deed recordings.
Creates certain public meeting requirements for passenger advisory committees.
Concerns training curriculum for certain NJT motorbus operators.
Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued.
Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.
Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs.*
In committee82
Prohibits disclosure of personal information pertaining to certain health care workers who are victims of assault; establishes civil penalty for each violation.
Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.
Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions arising from sexual assault and other crimes and offenses of a sexual nature committed against a person 18 years of age or older.
Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.
Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.
Requires registry of animal rescue organizations; requires animal rescue, pet shop, shelter, or pound notify person adopting or purchasing animal of animal's behavioral and medical history; designated as "Rocky's Law."
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct study and issue report on impact of artificial intelligence on growth of State's economy.
Expands availability of NJ FamilyCare Advantage program.
Establishes New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network.
Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.
Establishes School Connectivity Grant Program to expand access to online instruction for economically disadvantaged students; makes appropriation.
Permits retroactive modification of certain judgments of conviction; requires study of DOC's anticipated expenses to upgrade data infrastructure.
Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.
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.
Directs Attorney General to establish program for anonymous reporting of potential threats to school safety.
Prohibits landlords from requiring rent to be paid by certain means of payment or at any off-site location.
Provides that definition of minority business enterprise include persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent for State certification and assistance purposes; revises definition for school board and local government contract set-aside purposes.
Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.
Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.
Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
"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.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct danger assessment of domestic violence victims and provide assistance to high-risk victims.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of new endorsements in certain fields.
Requires establishment of residential rental habitability database and provides certain penalties and causes of action concerning residential leases.
Reduces time period during which certain prior offenses may be considered for sentencing purposes; permits first offenses to be removed from driving record in certain circumstances.
Provides students enrolled in certain career programs with consumer protections from fraudulent and misleading claims and practices.
Broadens eligibility of NJ STARS Program by permitting later entry into program.
Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with MVC and to be insured.
Authorizes establishment of municipal homelessness trust funds and adoption of homeless housing plans by municipalities.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of biotechnology endorsement to career and technical education teaching certificate.
Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances.
Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to grant deferment of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) student loan payments to new parent.
Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.
Encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of automated external defibrillator.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Legislative Youth Council and select institution of higher education in this State as host; makes changes to council's structure to provide flexibility in activities and operations.
Requires helmet while operating bicycle, scooter, or motorized scooter.
Requires establishment of municipal animal control programs and DOH oversight over such programs; appropriates $500,000 for grants to municipalities for associated costs.
Limits amount of residential rental property application fee; establishes penalty.
Requires Department of Treasury and DHS to annually identify State funds available for NJ FamilyCare, evaluate program, and create prioritized list of initiatives to improve quality of care under program.
Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.
Concerns New Jersey Redevelopment Authority; changes quorum requirements from 11 members to majority of voting members.
Requires certain providers of transportation services to develop and publish route schedules.
Establishes separate crime of porch piracy, "Porch Theft Task Force," and public awareness campaign; appropriates funds.
Modernizes responsibilities of New Jersey Council of County Colleges.
Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence of health club.
Establishes "Graduate Physician Licensing Act."
Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers.
Requires health insurance coverage of screening for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for certain covered persons.
Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.
Prohibits self-service storage facilities from charging certain punitive fees to consumers paying with vouchers under certain circumstances.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning.
Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse inpatient providers for long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs at outpatient reimbursement rate.
Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.
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.
Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.
Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.
Expands approved sites under Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.
Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Concerns protection of tenants displaced by fire.
Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses.
Permits owners, agents, or other persons to elect to contract with private on-site inspection agencies to complete inspections under the construction code; provides for charging of separate inspection fee.
Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Provides for merger of New Jersey City University with Kean University; expands powers and property of Kean University.
Concerns certain streaming services and public broadcasting funding.
Requires retailers to lock up or place bath salts behind counter.
Requires SNAP retailers to take measures to help prevent card skimming.
Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.
Establishes public awareness campaign concerning federal rules for US Postal Service postmark and its effect on mail-in ballots; directs Secretary of State to evaluate adequacy of mail-in ballot drop box placement and usage; appropriates $100,000.
Requires organizations providing services to homeless persons to participate in Homeless Management Information System to track occupancy of shelter beds.
Allows certain parties to sue construction company for commission of or alleged commission of various actions.
Authorizes creation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. license plates.
Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS for establishment of dashboard and associated implementation.
Concerns display of legal name on driver's licenses and identification cards.
Clarifies when MVP Emergency Alert may be issued.
Establishes "Minor Protection Order Act of 2026"; makes appropriation.
Filed1
Establishes Basic Health Program for low-income individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid.
Carried from the Senate
Became law3
Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.
Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **
Co-sponsored
Became law · 15
Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws.
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates.
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing.
Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.*
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses.*
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
Specifies electric vehicle parking space calculation is rounded up if it includes fraction of a whole number and rounded-up parking spaces cannot reduce overall parking supply by more than 10 percent.
Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.
Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation.
Passed both houses · 1
Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."
Passed the General Assembly · 19
Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.
Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.
Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.
Modifies collective statewide transfer agreement and reverse transfer agreement; establishes New Jersey Transfer Ombudsperson within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
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.
Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.
Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*
Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.
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.
Requires creation of license plates that allow disabled veterans to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disabilities.
Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
"Safe Commercial Routes Act - Commercial Driver Human Trafficking Awareness Training"; requires applicants for commercial driver licenses and drivers renewing commercial driver licenses to complete human trafficking awareness training.
Permits Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with New Jersey Innovation Authority.*
Prohibits surcharge on transportation network company riders for certain paratransit service.
Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.
"Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.
Out of committee · 45
Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening. *
Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.
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.
Concerns parking violations that obstruct NJT bus operations and bicycle lanes in certain circumstances.
Establishes Bridge Transportation Asset Management Plan Pilot Program; appropriates $9.5 million.
Requires certain notifications to subcontractors listed on bid for State contract by prime contractor.
Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury to develop and implement programs to increase utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*
Establishes requirements to evaluate certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.
Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
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.*
Requires MVC to issue special windshield stickers marking electric vehicles exempt from emission inspections.
Requires MVC to utilize legal name including roman numerals on certain documents issued by MVC.
Permits retired school business administrators to be reemployed by school districts for periods of longer than two years.*
Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses.
Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Concerns sexual assault complaints.*
Establishes nurse aide workforce development program.
Permits certain consumers up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts and up to three days to cancel certain consumer goods contracts.
Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.*
Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act;" appropriates $1.5 million.*
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.
Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.
Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.
Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.
Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.
Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards.
Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway."
Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.
Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human.
Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement.*
Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.
Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers.
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate.
Requires DOT to develop universal application for grant programs.
Establishes certain protections against deed theft.
Modifies procedures for parole release, early discharge from parole, and penalties for certain parole violations.
Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*
Requires motor vehicle accident reporting forms to include certain information concerning motor vehicle accidents involving fires.
Expands duties of Campus Sexual Assault Commission; requires Secretary of Higher Education and institutions of higher education to designate certain safety-related liaisons.
In committee · 165
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement to instructional certificate.
Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.
Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes.
Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
Requires institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises and maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride.
Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.
Directs DOE to conduct study concerning student caregivers.
Directs fines collected for certain prostitution crime to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."
"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.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for testing for suspected dyslexia.
Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
Establishes Emergency Services part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency services employees.
Requires Department of Treasury to review and approve digital payment platform.
Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.
Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.
Requires health benefits plans and carriers to meet certain requirements concerning network adequacy and mental health care.
Requires Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years.
Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
Authorizes special license plates for members of the United States Coast Guard.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities.
Requires contract between certain governmental units and online parking payment service providers stipulate service provider not charge user during certain times.
Requires certain products with electric motor and batteries to have red tag attached to charging cord that warns to unplug product when not in use.
Requires underground structural assessment prior to commencing public highway or public transportation projects within close proximity to operating or retired mines.
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.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
Authorizes State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct disparity study concerning utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Requires access to law enforcement disciplinary records as government records; requires such records to be retained for certain period of time.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas.
Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.
Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act."
Modifies title and role of Chief Diversity Officer; establishes New Jersey Office of Supplier Development and Business Opportunities.
Concerns housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.
Requires key boxes at public school buildings with certain exceptions; appropriates $2.5 million for reimbursement of costs related to key box installation.
Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.
Requires pharmacies to provide 90 days notice to municipality prior to closure.
Permits certain use of virtual or remote instruction by schools during inclement weather to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products and personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane.
Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Salvation and Social Justice to Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation.
Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.
Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.
Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Broadens municipal arson investigators' powers.
Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.
Prohibits use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support United Way of New Jersey.
Establishes "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and occupational heat stress standard in DOLWD.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies engaging in government contracts or business operations infringing on data privacy of individuals for purpose of determining immigration status.
Revises Fish and Game Council membership.
Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education of violations of drinking water quality standards.
Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
Requires DHS to reformat MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.
Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
Requires public institutions of higher education to provide menstrual products in all campus buildings; appropriates $85,000 from General Fund to Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Requires DOE to partner with nonprofit organization to establish central registry of individuals and organizations interested in providing supplemental tutoring support to students.
Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; makes an appropriation.
Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Prohibits forcibly feeding certain poultry for production of foie gras.
Requires public transportation employees and certain motorbus operators to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking; requires inclusion of certain content in certain courses.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Requires DVA notify certain veteran organizations and county officers and municipal registers of names of persons buried or cremated in State veteran cemeteries.
Requires State Board of Education to reduce clinical practice requirements for certain teacher candidates.
Requires each public institution of higher education to develop food waste reduction program on campus.
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.
Mandates certain child care centers to retain audio-visual recordings for 180 days and requires review of such recordings before recordings can be deleted.
Creates New Jersey Mental Health Residential Reform Treatment Act.
Provides $1,000 income tax deduction for certain volunteer firefighters and members of first aid and rescue squads.
Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
Requires inspections of retail cigarette and vapor product dealers.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Requires Medicaid coverage for motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under certain circumstances.
Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Requires certain candidates for teaching certifications to complete youth mental health education course or online module.
Requires MVC to accept certain documents as proof of name change for driver's license.
Vacant Storefront Registry Program; establishes public database of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.
Requires health insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP to cover mammograms for women over 35 and women under 35 under certain circumstances.
Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.
Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain counties and cities of first class; makes an appropriation.
Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.
Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help eligible entities access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program.
Codifies Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Eagleton Institute of Politics; makes appropriation.
Establishes Artificial Intelligence Grant Program in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
Prohibits State from disclosing New Jersey driver's license holders' personal information to other states seeking to issue speed camera or red light camera citations.
Authorizes issuance of electronic copies of vital records.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Provides reimbursement to emergency shelter following certain evictions.
Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.
Establishes Task Force on Child Care Deserts in New Jersey.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.
Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.
Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.
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.
Establishes Department of Early Childhood.
Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.
Permits companion to receive PFRS accidental death pension when there is no surviving spouse; requires adjustment of final compensation for calculation of accidental death benefit for surviving spouse, companion, and children of PFRS members.
Authorizes conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments.
Criminalizes owner or landlord knowingly renting dwelling to tenant that is illegal occupancy which causes serious bodily injury to or death of another person.
Requires rental car company to provide notice to renter to delete personal information from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.
Revises requirements for proceedings concerning nonrenewal of nontenured staff members of district boards of education.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
Requires water breaks for certain sports events occurring on artificial turf fields.
Directs DEP to establish rebate program for purchase of microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter; appropriates $2.5 million.
Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.
Limits use of State, county, and municipal property or funding to support immigrant detention facilities.
Requires public institution of higher education to provide academic credit for certain examinations.
Establishes requirements for students engaging in certain bias-related conduct.
Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
Requires proportional distribution of payment between employers for health benefit payment obligations for certain retirees.
Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.
Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations.
Establishes survivor support liaison in Department of Treasury to assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who die in line of duty; designated as "Captain Augusto Acabou's, Wayne Brooks', and Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson's act"; appropriates $1,000,000.
Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
Changes certain allocations and amounts of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 and thereafter; authorizes Garden State Preservation Trust and local governments to acquire lands in urban areas for agricultural or horticultural purposes.
Requires Department of Banking and Insurance to examine and rate lending institutions with regards to lending, investments, and services provided to low- and moderate-income consumers.
Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.
"Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.
Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.
Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.
Establishes provisions for use of applicant and student criminal history at institution of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institution.
Requires outer envelope for mailing of voted mail-in ballot by voter to include postage prepaid.
Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.
"Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."
Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.
Requires county college to notify graduating high school students of acceptance into local county college.
Implements procedures for automated "Clean Slate" expungements.
Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.
Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory.
Authorizes school districts to award alternate high school diploma to certain students with disabilities.
"Public School Employees' Health Benefits Trust Act."
Requires AG to establish uniform police training curriculum.
Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.
Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.
Permits greater diversity in creation of new health sharing ministries and establishes and exempts certain mandates and reporting requirements.
Imposes restrictions on the use of expunged records.
Establishes three-year pilot program for school-based mentoring in public schools located within 1,000 feet of gunfire.
Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.
Concerns landlord responsibilities when charging for utilities consumed through shared meter.