Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Alixon Collazos-Gill
Sponsored
Out of committee8
Provides personal liability for owner, executive officer, or executive director of employer for failure to pay for workers' compensation coverage.
"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.**
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for the treatment of stuttering.
Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act;" appropriates $1.5 million.*
"Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act"; requires contractors to use containment devices to prevent release of certain pollutants outside of worksites.
Prohibits expenditure of Green Acres funds for purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields.
Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations.
In committee61
Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.
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.
Criminalizes owner or landlord knowingly renting dwelling to tenant that is illegal occupancy which causes serious bodily injury to or death of another person.
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.
Concerns development of accessory dwelling units.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.
Requires Attorney General to establish model duty-to-intervene policy for law enforcement officers; requires entities that employ law enforcement officers to adopt duty-to-intervene policy.
Provides CBT credit for development of anaerobic digestion facilities that process food waste.
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 rental car company to provide notice to renter to delete personal information from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.
Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to 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 licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with history of depression for postpartum depression.
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.
Concerns unemployment benefits for certain individuals.
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.
Establishes fee refund program for businesses applying for permits, licenses, or certifications in this State.
"Emission Reduction Innovation Act"; authorizes gas public utilities to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.
Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.
Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.
Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.
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.
"Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act."
Prohibits food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, and requires certain food service businesses to provide reusable, washable utensils to customers eating on site.
Revises requirements for certain greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and reporting activities.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.
Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.
Establishes New Jersey County College Remissible Student Loan Program; appropriates $1 million.
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 crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.
Clarifies and expands landlord registration procedures; creates certain rights for tenants; makes certain changes concerning tenant notifications, inspections, and maintenance in multiple dwellings; permits percentage of affordable housing obligation to be satisfied by certain rehabilitation projects.
Requires water breaks for certain sports events occurring on artificial turf fields.
Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.
Establishes basic life support services as essential; requires municipalities to arrange for basic life support services; makes an appropriation.
Establishes that State police officers assigned to certain positions are not to be excluded from promotion.
Requires large organic waste generators to separate and recycle organic waste.
Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water.
Revises process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives.
Aligns criteria for designating endangered and threatened wildlife and plant species with federal standards.
Filed3
Increases amount of certain grant funds available to local governments and non-profit organizations for recreation and conservation purposes.
Codifies finding that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change and endanger public health, safety, welfare, and environment; amends "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" to define greenhouse gases as air pollutants subject to regulation.
Requires county welfare agencies to direct clients to, and promote use of, Department of Treasury's personal finance web-based platform.
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Passed the General Assembly · 8
Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.*
Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*
Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.
Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.
Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." and "Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account."*
Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions.*
Revises certain deadlines and State funding regarding support provided by DHS, DOLWD, and Office of Volunteerism to NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients to meet federal eligibility requirements via volunteering.
Out of committee · 10
Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening. *
Prohibits public school from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.*
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
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 Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.*
Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.
Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.
"Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.
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 · 69
Provides gross income tax deduction for amounts paid to taxpayers for sale of certain real property interests for conservation purposes.
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement to instructional certificate.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
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 State definition of antisemitism.
Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for local bond ordinances involving hazard mitigation and resilience projects.
"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.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses committed against minor.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Requires Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
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.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools.
Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.
Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.
Establishes additional public inspection requirements for school district budgets.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.
Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.
Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
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.
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 standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.
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.
Prohibits health insurance carriers from using human body weight as factor in determining coverage for treatment of eating disorders.
Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.
Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Requires at least one drive-up ballot drop box in each county; requires certain information to be posted at ballot drop boxes and locations.
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.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Establishes "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force."
Allows sentencing to extended term for repeat convictions of receipt of stolen property.
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 group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.
Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.
Limits negotiated plea agreements for crime of burglary when firearm involved.
Requires DOH to establish partnerships with certain entities to improve emergency response to public health crisis.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.
Requires BPU members to have certain experience and complete certain training.
Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related municipal land use regulations.
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion device.
Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.
Prohibits use of schools as polling places.
Concerns keyless locking mechanisms and burglar's tools.
Imposes 50 percent tax on gross receipts from operation of private carceral facilities in State; establishes "Immigrant Protection Fund."
Authorizes State, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access certain crime scenes and evidence.
Prohibits certain employment of certain US Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees in certain State and local positions.
Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations.
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities.
Requires combined groups to be determined on world-wide basis under corporation business tax.
Increases gross income tax rates for taxpayers with taxable income exceeding $2,000,000.
"Public School Employees' Health Benefits Trust Act."
Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration.
Requires schools to serve free breakfast to all students in public schools.