Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
Alixon Collazos-Gill
Sponsored
Became law2
Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires school districts to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons in certain circumstances.**
Revises process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives.
Passed the General Assembly3
Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with history of depression for postpartum depression.
Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.
Out of committee13
Provides CBT credit for development of anaerobic digestion facilities that process food waste.
Requires rental car company to provide notice to renter to delete personal information from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.*
Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.*
Establishes fee refund program for businesses applying for permits, licenses, or certifications in this State.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.*
Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.
"Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act."*
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for the treatment of stuttering.
Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.*
Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.
Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Borinqueneer Park from City of Perth Amboy to Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance.
Requires end-of-life recycling of solar and photovoltaic energy generation facilities and structures.
In committee36
Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.
Establishes grant program for constructing kitchen facilities in licensed child care centers; appropriates $1,000,000.
Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.
Establishes "Voting Improvement Task Force."
Waives 15 day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances.
Requires certain information to increase public awareness and use of voting by mail; requires certain mail-in ballots received by county board within 48 hours be considered valid; requires certain mail-in ballots to be retained.
Prohibits membership club from limiting sale of motor fuel to members of club.
Creates first degree crime of home invasion, makes crime subject to No Early Release Act, and upgrades burglary of residence to second degree crime under certain circumstances.
Prohibits NJTA from passing credit card processing fees to toll payers.
Requires swimming pools to offer deep water swimming tests to children 12 years of age and younger upon request.
Establishes five-year conception to cradle pilot program in DOE.
Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information on SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.
Creates Highlands Conservation Trust to preserve land in Highlands Region, and authorizes Highlands conservation license plate to raise revenue therefor.
Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.
"Disaster Victims Protection Act"; requires Governor to allocate federal and State disaster aid to municipalities in proportion to amount of catastrophic physical damage sustained within each municipality.
Renames Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital as Richard J. Codey Psychiatric Hospital.
Provides phased-in increases in cigarette tax rate over four-year period.
Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."
Ensures no school district receives State school aid reduction greater than five percent.
Concerns appeals of assessed valuation of real property of $1,000,000 or more.
Revises requirements for proceedings concerning nonrenewal of nontenured staff members of district boards of education.
Requires DOT to erect and maintain certain electric vehicle charging station signs.
Expedites process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives under certain circumstances.
"Emission Reduction Innovation Act"; authorizes gas public utilities to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.
Limits use of restrictions on telephone calls as discipline measure during incarceration.
Requires DOT to ensure electric vehicle charging stations are accessible to disabled drivers.
Revises requirements for certain greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and reporting activities.
Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.
The "Municipal Volunteer Property Tax Reduction Act"; permits certain municipal property owners to perform volunteer services in return for property tax vouchers.
Authorizes State Treasurer to appoint Garden State Preservation Trust acting executive director under certain conditions.
Requires water breaks for certain sports events occurring on artificial turf fields.
Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water.
Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act."
"Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act"; requires contractors to use containment devices to prevent release of certain pollutants outside of worksites.
Carried from the Senate
Became law5
Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.*
Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.**
Requires end-of-life recycling of solar and photovoltaic energy generation facilities and structures.
Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.*
Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Borinqueneer Park from City of Perth Amboy to Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 14
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 "New Jersey Target Zero Commission."
Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.*
Requires municipalities in compliance with affordable housing obligations be provided priority consideration for certain State grants and assistance.
Provides DHS and State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and implement process to improve efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.
Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.*
Modifies regulation of student permits by NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and establishes oversight of individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians.*
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices.
Appropriates $49.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects, and Green Acres Program administrative costs.
Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.
Clarifies current law addressing commissions paid to limited liability companies formed by real estate salespersons or broker-salespersons.
"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 · 19
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.
Directs DOE and DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.
Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.
Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.*
Revises penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products and smoking in indoor places.*
Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.
Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.
Concerns keyless locking mechanisms and burglar's tools.
Establishes "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force."
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.
Prohibits health insurance carriers from using human body weight as factor in determining coverage for treatment of eating disorders.
Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*
Requires BPU members to have certain experience and complete certain training.
Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.
Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.
Out of committee · 32
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
"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 certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*
Directs Department of Agriculture in consultation with DOE, to establish Internet-based school meals application.*
Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.
Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
Establishes State definition of antisemitism.*
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.
Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes.
Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.*
Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.
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.*
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.**
Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*
Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025.
Requires DOH to establish partnerships with certain entities to improve emergency response to public health crisis.
"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 Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years.
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 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.*
Directs DEP to select consultant to perform Statewide needs assessment regarding recycling of packaging products; establishes "Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council" in DEP; appropriates $500,000.
Requires DEP to implement Advanced Clean Trucks regulations no earlier than January 1, 2027.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses committed against minor.
Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center."
Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for local bond ordinances involving hazard mitigation and resilience projects.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
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 · 45
Provides gross income tax deduction for amounts paid to taxpayers for sale of certain real property interests for conservation purposes.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools.
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 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.
Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Directs the suspension, by operation of law, of certain offenders' child support obligations.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Requires at least one drive-up ballot drop box in each county; requires certain information to be posted at ballot drop boxes and locations.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
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.
Clarifies staff training requirements at long-term care facilities regarding care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and intersex seniors and seniors living with HIV.
Requires DOH to expand services provided under plan to improve perinatal mental health services and health insurers to cover costs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.
Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
Creates certain assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.
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.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
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 Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.
Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.
Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in schools.
Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.
Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.
Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Establishes additional public inspection requirements for school district budgets.
Requires pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.
Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid or subject to State aid growth limit to submit budgets after enactment of FY2026 appropriations act.
Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.
Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.
Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.