Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
Rosaura Bagolie
Sponsored
Became law3
Criminalizes failure to return erroneous person-to-person electronic payments following proper notification.
Allows State, municipality, and county to implement automatic enrollment of their employees in deferred compensation plans.
Modifies tax on certain forms of online gaming and wagering.
Passed the General Assembly3
Requires upcoming Educational Adequacy Report to include comprehensive review of certain components of school funding in consultation with certain stakeholders and experts.
Establishes "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force."
Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.
Out of committee6
Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.
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 continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.
Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center."
Appropriates $3,750,990 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.
In committee43
Eliminates requirement for State residency of public school employees for period of three years.
Establishes certain requirements concerning charter school financial reporting and prohibits charter school from contracting with for-profit charter management organization.
Modifies various aspects of charter school program including student enrollment procedures, revocation of charter, monitoring of charter schools, and collaboration between school districts and charter schools.
Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Requires vehicle manufacturers to provide real-time access to motor vehicle data to vehicle owners and representatives.
Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.
Revises law concerning bias intimidation to include members of press or media in protected class.
Prohibits DOE from requiring minimum score on any individual subtest to qualify for certain endorsements; requires DOE to establish average minimum score on multiple subject matter tests to qualify for certain teacher endorsements.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement.
Establishes task force to examine issues and make recommendations concerning youth sports, including abusive coaching, confrontational parents, and bullying of players.
Prohibits prior authorization when prescribing certain drugs.
Requires sellers and secured parties to deliver certificates of ownership to motor vehicle buyers in timely manner.
"Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act"; prohibits distribution of State aid to an institution of higher education that authorizes, funds, or supports antisemitic events or organizations or fails to punish acts of antisemitism on campus.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
"Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Act."
Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in schools.
Exempts nonresident military spouses from "New Jersey First Act."
Requires board of education to adopt policy permitting remote attendance by board member in certain circumstances.
Requires board of education member to maintain principal residence in school district for certain number of days each year.
Requires provider of early intervention services to submit certain information to child's district of residence and DOE.
Establishes New Jersey Low Income Household Water Assistance Program to provide water service and water bill payment assistance to certain low-income households; appropriates $25 million.
Requires State to reimburse federally unreimbursed costs of snacks provided to children at certain preschools; appropriates $100,000.
Requires public institutions of higher education to disclose all financial donors.
Permits certain individuals to use post office box or different address on driver's license or identification card consistent with Daniel's Law.
Requires certain green building initiatives in plans for development or redevelopment of affordable housing planned for construction or substantial renovation.
Provides gross income tax exclusion for military compensation paid to State residents for out-of-State military service.
Permits retired school superintendents, administrators, and nurses to be reemployed by school districts for periods of longer than two years.
Requires sports wagering advertisements and applications to include warning of risks of gambling.
Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.
Increases tax on Internet casino gaming and Internet sports wagering to 30 percent.
Prohibits development of affordable housing on contaminated land.
Establishes interstate reciprocity for certain teachers with out-of-State teaching certificates.
Establishes "Teacher Certification Reform Act of 2025."
Requires school districts to alert school employees of credible threats to school community.
Requires certain candidates for teaching certifications to complete youth mental health education course or online module.
Imposes criminal liability on persons who allow minors to access firearms used to commit crimes.
Requires prior approval from Commissioner of DOBI for rate filings for long-term care insurance issued on group basis.
Prohibits automobile insurance policies from disclaiming uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage based on use of motor vehicle owned by insured's employer.
Prohibits increase of staple food prices more than once per day.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of revised military science endorsement.
Makes victims of motor vehicle accidents eligible for VCCO compensation under certain circumstances; establishes Traffic Crash Victim's Bill of Rights.
Permits certain substitute teachers to enroll in TPAF.
Carried from the Senate
Became law3
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.**
Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center."
Appropriates $3,750,990 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 64
"Pet Insurance Act."
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.*
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.*
Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.
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.*
Authorizes extended terms for lease and purchase contracts for electric school buses; permits New Jersey School Boards Association to serve as government aggregator to obtain energy services for local units.*
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.*
Establishes certain guidelines for SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid concerning step therapy protocols.
Expands authority of pharmacy technician in administering drugs and vaccines and permits certain pharmacists and pharmacy interns, externs, and technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccine.*
Concerns AG guidelines on bias incident investigation standards.*
Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.*
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.*
Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.*
Requires municipalities in compliance with affordable housing obligations be provided priority consideration for certain State grants and assistance.
Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.
Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.
Authorizes school district that moves its annual school election to November to submit separate proposals for additional spending for budget year and subsequent budget year.
Provides for purchase of PFRS credit for service as class two special law enforcement officer.
Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.*
"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.*
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."
Revises process for property tax lien holder to foreclose right to redeem a property tax lien; allows property owner to protect remaining equity.
Requires adoption of policy addressing job-related issues of pregnant firefighters.
"Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act."
Requires State Police to establish online portal allowing persons to obtain status of expungement orders.**
Modifies regulation of mortuary science and establishes oversight of mortuary and embalming science.*
Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.
Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY2025 appropriations act.
Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education.
Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.*
Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program to restore certain portions of State school aid reductions; permits certain school districts to exceed tax levy growth limitation in 2024-2025 school year; appropriates $44.7 million.*
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.*
Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Establishes licensure for cosmetic retail services.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025.
Revises certain sections of law concerning financing mechanisms for school facilities projects of regular operating districts.
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.*
Establishes offense of inciting public brawl; upgrades penalty for disorderly conduct in certain circumstances.
Requires AG to establish training program for crowd management and provide resources to municipal police department or force for large gatherings and flash mobs.*
Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer.
Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances.
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices.
Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Requires AG to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury.
Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
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.*
Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data.
Reschedules June 2025 primary election date; provides for adjustment of certain election related deadlines.
Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment.
Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.
Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.
Establishes "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act"; requires health insurance coverage of medically necessary perimenopause and menopause treatments.
Permits up to three credits of continuing medical education on menopause to be used by nurses and physicians for license renewal.*
Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.
Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.*
Permits individuals to establish voluntary nonopioid directives.
Establishes Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program to incentivize in-State manufacturing investments and job creation.
Provides for workers' compensation coverage of certain counseling services for first responders and provides that certain mental health related communications are confidential.
Promotes equity in health insurance appeal process.
"Safe Communities Act"; requires AG to develop certain model policies.
Vetoed · 5
Establishes mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Requires pay for extracurricular activities to be included in compensation for TPAF purposes.
Permits dental service corporations to be subsidiaries of nonprofit parent companies.
Establishes licensure requirement for source plasma donation centers.
Extends deadline for completion of school district's annual audit for 2024-2025 school year.
Passed the General Assembly · 32
Requires health insurance carriers, health care providers, and hospitals and health care facilities to change manner of communications of protected health information under certain circumstances.*
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 public institutions of higher education to establish plans concerning cyber security and prevention of cyber attacks.
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.*
Requires 60 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.
Revises "New Jersey Money Transmitters Act"; provides consumer protections; increases reporting and record keeping requirements.
Codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey.
Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.*
Requires certain health care facilities to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth.
Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.
Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.
Establishes legislative internship program.*
Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.
Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.
Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.
Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.
Establishes New Jersey-India Commission.
Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.
Concerns keyless locking mechanisms and burglar's tools.
Requires Attorney General to conduct study tracking residential burglaries and issue guidance to law enforcement and public.
Allows sentencing to extended term for repeat convictions of receipt of stolen property.
Limits negotiated plea agreements for crime of burglary when firearm involved.
Establishes separate crime of burglary of residential dwelling.
Requires health benefits coverage of continuous glucose monitoring system for treatment of glycogen storage disease.
Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.
Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.**
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.*
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
Permits Department of Veterans Affairs to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.*
Requires unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.
Modifies child endangerment statute to include AI technology; establishes criminal penalties.
Out of committee · 75
Requires criminal history background check for individuals seeking licensure issued by boards regulating certain health care professions.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.
"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 health insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP to cover mammograms for women over 35 and women under 35 under certain circumstances.
Directs Attorney General to establish program for anonymous reporting of potential threats to school safety.
Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.
Establishes minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facility with neurologically impaired young adult unit.
Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*
Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances.
Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.
Prohibits insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP from charging fee for paper bills and notices.
Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.
Modifies down payment assistance program for benefit of first-generation and first-time homebuyers.
Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations.
Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of prenatal ultrasound screenings covered under health benefits plans.
Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.
Enters New Jersey in Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact.
Provides tax levy cap adjustment for certain school districts experiencing reductions in State school aid.
Concerns implementation of fire sprinkler system requirements in newly constructed townhouses.
Establishes State definition of antisemitism.*
Establishes crime of doxxing.
Changes membership of board of trustees of SPRS to remove requirement that two members be private citizens.
Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.*
Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.*
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.
Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons.
Makes certain changes to calculation of minimum loss ratio requirements for health benefits plans in individual and small employer markets.
Provides for filing extension and alternate medical documentation in PFRS, SPRS, or PERS for accidental disability retirement in certain circumstances; extends accidental death benefit for survivors of certain SPRS retirees.*
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.
Requires health insurance coverage of preimplantation genetic testing with in vitro fertilization under certain conditions.
Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for public body to submit payroll records to DOLWD.*
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $5 million.**
Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election.
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."*
Requires business using text-based chat to offer transcription of chat to consumer.
Changes MVC voter registration procedures.
Requires New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority to establish public awareness campaign on benefits of doula and midwife services.*
Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.*
Establishes exemption from State residency requirement for certain public school teachers for two years.
Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission.
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.**
Revises film and digital media content production tax credit program to include requirement for production of domestic original music and musical scores.
Allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescriptions.
Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.
Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities.
Upgrades cyber-harassment of public servant or family member to third degree crime; requires Attorney General to establish cyber-harassment prevention initiatives; appropriates funds.*
"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.
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort towards certain goals to use certified minority and women-owned businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors.
Extends accidental death benefit for survivors of certain SPRS retirees.
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.
Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.*
Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires certain entities to submit plans to implement individual beneficial building electrification and decarbonization programs.*
Permits restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers and manufacturers to conduct business within designated outdoor space or on public sidewalk.
Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.
Requires Commissioner of Education and Local Finance Board approval for certain board of education leases exceeding 20 years; authorizes boards to enter into 20-year lease purchase agreements for improvements or additions to school buildings.
Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000.
Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2025 environmental infrastructure funding program.
Provides that certain non-profit corporation alcoholic beverage theater licensees include disregarded entities of such corporations; allows certain community theaters to sell alcoholic beverages.*
Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.
Codifies United States Supreme Court ruling that in defamation suit, public official must prove defendant had actual malice: knowledge that defendant's statement was false or reckless disregard of whether it was false.
Makes various changes to school funding law and Educational Adequacy Report; establishes Special Education Funding Review Task Force.*
Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.
Requires BPU to determine and consider lowest reasonable return on equity before approving electric, gas, and water public utility base rate cases.
Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include persons between 18 and 21 years of age in certain settings.
Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.
Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.
Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years.
Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
"Tariff Transparency Act;" requires disclosure of final retail price attributable to tariffs and other import taxes.
In committee · 75
Provides gross income tax deduction for amounts paid to taxpayers for sale of certain real property interests for conservation purposes.
Prevents State school aid reduction in school districts that experienced decrease in equalized valuation and are located in certain counties.
Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Establishes Office of Child Advocate.
Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.
Revises State renewable energy portfolio standards.
"Madalyn's Law"; requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of toxic shock syndrome.
Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of new endorsements in certain fields.
Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.
Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop emergency notification system to alert students and staff of active shooter on school grounds.
Increases penalties imposed on juveniles and adults convicted of motor vehicle theft and related crimes.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Requires each school district to have certified school nurse at each school building in district.
Requires health insurance coverage for testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.
Requires certain public schools that receive State aid to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 A.M.
Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.
Requires at least one drive-up ballot drop box in each county; requires certain information to be posted at ballot drop boxes and locations.
Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
Provides for law enforcement officer benefits for certain public employees enrolled in PERS; prohibits hiring by State or county of public employees after age 35 in positions eligible for PFRS.
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.
Prohibits book banning in public libraries and schools; authorizes withholding of State aid for noncompliance.
Requires counties to establish crisis intervention services programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sheriff's officers.
Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
Creates "New Jersey Anti-Semitism Task Force".
Prohibits flags of designated terrorist organizations from being displayed or flown on State property.
Requires institution of higher education to adopt policy on use of campus facilities and grounds for camping.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school-based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County school districts.
Increases penalties for drag racing; provides for impoundment under certain circumstances.
Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.
Prohibits electric and gas public utilities from collecting payment from residential budget billing plan customers whose service was interrupted as a result of major emergency event.
Codifies certain requirements and stipulations for licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.
Creates crime of incest.
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Requires DHS to increase home and community-based services under Medicaid.
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.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
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.
Requires schools to universally provide free meals to all students, regardless of whether students are federally eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.
Requires Medicaid coverage for motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under certain circumstances.
Requires institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises and maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride.
Requires State colleges to close on Election Day.
Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.
Amends public school laws on harassment, intimidation, and bullying to apply to certain acts against teachers and staff members; revises definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
Restricts landlord from imposing change on applicant or tenant for keeping pets in residential rental units.
Requires written notification of advanced placement courses to parents of students with disability; prohibits exclusion from advanced placement courses on basis of disability.
Requires county clerks to send applications for mail-in ballots to registered voters upon their 18th birthday.
Requires DOT to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to disabled drivers.
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 cancer and cardiovascular screenings to law enforcement officers; establishes fund; appropriates $20 million.
Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.
Requires school bus personnel members working with students with disabilities to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features.
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.
Makes various changes to school funding and budgeting laws; eliminates use of census-based funding for special education aid; establishes reimbursement program for school district fuel costs.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.
Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning certain court administrators.
Requires municipalities to provide basic life support services; establishes basic life support services as essential.
Directs EDA to establish New Jersey Energy Independence Bank.