Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Larry Wainstein
Sponsored
Became law1
Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
In committee17
Restricts use of certain artificial intelligence generated communications in election campaigns.
Establishes "Fair Pricing and Transparency Act."
Requires county and municipal clerks to publish unofficial list of all persons who filed nominating petitions for primary election within five hours of deadline to file nominating petitions.
Establishes municipal election mobile voting pilot program.
Clarifies applicability of "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act" to public work projects.
Limits use of certain New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority development fees to certain transportation-related projects.
Prohibits law enforcement officers, first responders, CDL drivers, or persons who operate heavy equipment from engaging in recreational use of cannabis items.
Provides for annual adjustments to compensation for certain justices and judges based on change in CPI.
Requires certain municipalities to offer early voting.
Requires local construction official sit on municipal planning board, zoning board, and redevelopment agency board.
Requires municipalities to provide for certain number of basic life support ambulances based on population.
Moves primary election to Tuesday after second Monday in June.
Provides sales and use tax exemption for certain purchases made by certain common interest communities in UEZ.
Allows local contracting unit to accept bid up to 10 percent more than lowest responsible bid in awarding public contracts under certain circumstances.
Requires labor harmony agreement in public works projects.
Eliminates statute of limitations for certain forgery and fraud crimes when parties involved have history of domestic violence.
Requires elevators be equipped with standardized fire service keys; concerns fire service key lock boxes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 6
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.
Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.
Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.
Passed both houses · 2
Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."
Requires expedited compliance with certain search warrants in domestic violence and stalking investigations.
Passed the General Assembly · 4
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.
Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
Requires private detectives to register their foreign employers with State Police.
Out of committee · 5
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.*
"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.**
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
In committee · 5
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.
Permits payment of unused sick leave earned by certain local government officers and employees under certain circumstances.
Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration.