Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Carmen Theresa Morales
Sponsored
Out of committee5
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.
Regulates deceptive use of artificial intelligence in photo advertising of certain dwellings.
Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers.
Requires use of uniform campus climate survey by institutions of higher education.
In committee65
Establishes the "Food is Medicine NJ Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $5,000,000.
Requires MVC to accept certain documents as proof of name change for driver's license.
Improves management and administration of New Jersey Better Education Savings Trust program; establishes grants and additional tax incentives for New Jersey Better Education Savings and Trust account contributions; creates New Jersey Better Education Savings and Trust Advisory Council.
Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."
Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.
Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.
Establishes Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program in DHS; appropriates $3 million.
Establishes Office of Economic Development Inspector General in EDA.
Establishes Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Establishes public awareness campaign concerning Period of PURPLE Crying program and shaken baby syndrome.
Permits children age three through five to receive early intervention services under certain circumstances.
Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.
"Addi's Law"; makes parent's conviction for murder of child's other parent grounds for termination of parental rights.
Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Requires notice of development applications be given to residential tenants on that property.
Vacant Storefront Registry Program; establishes public database of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
Increases minimum salary of teaching staff members in school districts and educational services commissions.
Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine.
Establishes confidentiality of court records of landlord-tenant disputes after five years.
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.
Provides for reduction in suspended sentence, probation, or parole based on compliance with conditions of sentence; requires report on effect on recidivism.
Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property.
Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sensitivity training program for high school athletic directors, coaches, and sports officials of interscholastic athletic sports programs.
Imposes certain requirements on use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement agencies.
Creates advisory council to oversee revision of core curriculum content standards.
Permits board of education to accept donations for purpose of providing property tax relief.
Allows social worker to acquire four hours of continuing education credit for volunteering as poll worker.
Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons.
Establishes "Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Best Practices Task Force."
Establishes optional special needs training program for professional and shop licensees of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
Revises public institution of higher education annual reporting requirements.
Requires school districts to implement policy mandating all students and school employees have identification cards.
Requires private health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover wigs under certain circumstances.
Permits paramedics to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.
Enters New Jersey into Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
Establishes exemption from State residency requirement for certain public school teachers for two years.
Provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems to enhance security infrastructure.
Changes term "inmate" to "incarcerated person."
Allows sentencing to extended term for repeat convictions of receipt of stolen property.
Requires DOH to establish Regional Hospital System Program for Emergency Preparedness and to annually survey preparedness and resiliency of State's hospital system in event of public emergency.
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 NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
Prohibits wholesale dealers from price gouging sale of physical goods.
Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.
Establishes Office of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education in DOE.
Concerns credit inquiries for rental applications.
Establishes rock quarry blasting liability and insurance requirements, dedicated and revolving compensation fund, and tax-based funding mechanism, to facilitate reimbursement of costs expended, by eligible individuals, in remediating certain blasting-related damages.
Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.
Establishes Municipal Flood Management Assistance Program in DEP.
Establishes Rent Control Enforcement Unit in DCA; authorizes residential tenant to petition for review of alleged violation of local rent restriction.
Requires executive county superintendent to distribute funds to each public school located in county for purchase of tourniquets and requires training on tourniquet use; appropriates up to $500,000.
"New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.
Requires employers other than State who participate in SHBP and employers who participate in SEHBP to remain enrolled in program for minimum of five years.
Authorizes creation of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. license plates.
Prohibits residential landlord from imposing certain surcharges for rent payments.
Authorizes creation of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. license plates.
Requires disclosure of portion of retail price attributable to tariffs.
Concerns food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in child care settings.
Requires county college to notify graduating high school students of acceptance into local county college.
Establishes New Jersey Student Emergency Aid Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Requires academic credits awarded by public institutions of higher education to remain valid and transferable for certain time periods.
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.
Prohibits preparation, advertisement, sale, or distribution of assignment to be submitted as learner's own work.
Concerns reasonable assurance standard for unemployment insurance benefit eligibility of adjunct faculty members; establishes certain reporting requirements for educational institutions.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 6
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
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.*
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.*
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
Passed the General Assembly · 20
Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.
Modifies collective statewide transfer agreement and reverse transfer agreement; establishes New Jersey Transfer Ombudsperson within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Requires boards of education and boards of trustees to adopt policy on use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities.*
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
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.
Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.
Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.*
Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Requires creation of license plates that allow disabled veterans to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disabilities.
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.
Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.
Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.
Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patrons.
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.
Establishes standards for determining an unconscionable rent increase; excludes from public access landlord tenant records in certain circumstances.
Revises membership of New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority.*
Designates accounting as STEM subject for various educational and other programs.
Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions.*
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing and treatments to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Out of committee · 40
Modifies matching grant criteria for New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust accounts.
"Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights"; prohibits certain "as is" sales of used motor vehicles.
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.
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.
"Everyone Counts in New Jersey Act"; establishes "New Jersey Census Complete Count Commission," "New Jersey Office of Census," and "New Jersey Census Complete Count Trust Fund."*
Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.
Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.
"Stop Sepsis Act"; requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.*
Requires business using text-based chat to offer transcription of chat to consumer.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*
Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
Concerns training curriculum for certain NJT motorbus operators.
Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
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 legislative internship program.
Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.
Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.
Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.
Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote New Jersey liquors, beers, and wines.*
Limits perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*
Revises provisions of "County College Contracts Law"; permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience.
"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.**
Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act;" appropriates $1.5 million.*
Requires Commissioner of Education to take certain action concerning preliminary State school aid notices and school district budgets and creates New Jersey Education Funding Portal; modifies certain provisions in school funding law.
Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*
Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.
Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breastfeeding or expressing milk.*
Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*
Prohibits seller providing service or selling goods from charging surcharge to customer using debit card or gift card.*
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates.
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act.
Increases amount of child tax credit in taxable years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
Requires State superintendent of NJ Office of Weights and Measures to inspect baggage scales at certain airports within State.
Clarifies that voluntary incapacitation by alleged victim of sexual assault does not bar prosecution of defendant.
Requires four-year institutions of higher education to provide training on affirmative consent and certain federal Title IX requirements to first-year and transfer students.
"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.
In committee · 168
Requires portable anti-choking devices be placed in schools.
"Medical Debt Homestead Protection Act."
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement to instructional certificate.
Require use of helmets when operating or riding upon electric bicycle or electric scooter.
Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.
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.
Establishes civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation or bullying of minor or adult with disability; provides that bullying of vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and report to law enforcement.
Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.
Enhances access to certain foreclosure counseling services.
Requires vehicle identification number be stamped on catalytic converters of motor vehicles.
Requires public schools that offer student psychological services to offer remote sessions.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
Establishes "New Jersey Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Act."
Establishes the "New Jersey Health Care and Privacy Protection Act"; bars disclosure of certain geolocation data.
Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Establishes United Network for Inclusive Teaching and Youth Grant Program; makes appropriation.
Requires $1 million annual appropriation to certain educational services commissions for school facilities projects and school security improvements.
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 physically present.
Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.
Permits certain students not enrolled in public schools to participate in interscholastic athletics.
Requires institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises and maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride.
Requires public institution of higher education to provide alternative scholarship to student-athlete who loses athletic scholarship due to injury.
Establishes "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to strengthen alignment and collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts; makes appropriation.
Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.
Establishes crime of doxxing.
Requires DHS to establish program to assist children with incarcerated non-custodial parents in enrolling in safety net programs.
Prohibits operation of drone over school under certain circumstances.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related conditions.
Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.
Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."
Establishes electronic lien and titling system for New Jersey motor vehicles.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.
Requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to notify Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of approved federal borrower defense loan discharge.
Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "foreign national" and "undocumented foreign national," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Suspends fines for certain first-time paperwork violations committed by small businesses.
Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.
Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act."
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.
Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.
Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
Prohibits use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.
Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.
Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.
Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Requires State-level bodies to include option for remote participation in public meetings.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct danger assessment of domestic violence victims and provide assistance to high-risk victims.
Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with MVC and to be insured.
Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Limits amount of residential rental property application fee; establishes penalty.
Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.
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.
Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for certain imaging related to breast cancer detection.
Creates crime of incest.
Requires certain court documents to be translated into languages other than English.
Increases resource threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.
Creates "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" to strengthen access to reproductive health care; makes appropriation.
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.
Establishes Reproductive Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $5 million.
"Healthy Smiles Act"; increases NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services; requires NJ FamilyCare managed care rates for identical services be no less than fee-for-service rates.
Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.
Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.
Eliminates fee for re-issuance of motor vehicle title following loan payoff.
Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.
Prohibits use and sale of algorithmic devices for setting rent price or occupancy of residential dwelling units.
Revises law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for enrollment of student in recovery high school alternative education program.
Exempts customer with account for electronic toll collection system, commonly known as E-ZPass, from certain fees if motor vehicle is stolen.
Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.
Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.
Authorizes local governments to provide voluntary contributions to certain nonprofit veterans' organizations.
Requires cost of living increase to be granted in each of two State fiscal years when retirement allowance or benefit is below certain amount for retiree or beneficiary in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Mandates certain child care centers to retain audio-visual recordings for 180 days and requires review of such recordings before recordings can be deleted.
Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.
Requires upcoming Educational Adequacy Report to include comprehensive review of certain components of school funding in consultation with certain stakeholders and experts.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
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.
Establishes "Teacher Certification Reform Act of 2025."
Requires school districts to alert school employees of threats to school community.
Prohibits increase of staple food prices more than once per day.
Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.
Requires video surveillance of MVC drop box locations.
Establishes various programs to support neurodiverse students at county colleges; appropriates $1.475 million.
Establishes Inclusive Workplaces Program in EDA to provide grants and tax credits to encourage employer investment in workspaces inclusive of neurodivergent employees; appropriates $2.5 million.
Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to businesses employing and retaining certain neurodiverse individuals.
Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.
Requires schools to universally provide free meals to all students, regardless of whether students are federally eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Requires electric public utilities to apply to BPU for certificate of public convenience and necessity prior to undertaking transmission project.
Revises conditions for use of virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.
Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.
Establishes suspension of collection of motor vehicle surcharges for certain incarcerated persons.
Provides that crime of official misconduct involving disclosure of domestic violence or sexual assault victim's personal information is second degree crime.
Specifies that emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for victim of domestic violence would be funded by "Domestic Violence Victims' Fund."
Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."
Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
Authorizes State employees to take administrative leave days in observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; requires school districts to permit students excused absences for observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Increases penalties for drag racing; provides for impoundment under certain circumstances.
Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
Requires DOT to implement complete streets policy that considers persons with certain disabilities.
Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.
Establishes Department of Early Childhood.
Amends "Daniel's Law" to provide exemptions for land surveyors for certain property record redaction requirements.
Decreases rental motor vehicle surcharge from $5 per day to $2 per day.
Requires MVC to establish and administer online application for REAL ID identification cards and REAL ID licenses.
Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.
Allows gross income tax deduction of up to $1,200 for purchases of school supplies by parents and guardians.
Requires public school with any of grades 9 through 12 to discuss with students and parents employment opportunities as skilled laborer or through military enlistment or in agriculture.
Requires rental car company to provide notice to renter to delete personal information from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.
Requires public and nonpublic schools with lunch programs to provide free lunch to increasing numbers of income-eligible students and, after five-year phase-in, to provide free lunch to all students, regardless of income or federal eligibility.
Requires issuance of refund or credit for tickets purchased through reseller or ticket resale website for events that get postponed.
Prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands; appropriates funds.
Requires retailers to lock up or place bath salts behind counter.
Limits use of State, county, and municipal property or funding to support immigrant detention facilities.
"Protection of Homeownership and Limiting Institutional Investor Acquisition Act"; imposes limitations and establishes certain incentives and disincentives concerning acquisition of single-family residences.
Establishes New Jersey Dominican-American Commission.
Establishes Skills Service Corp; appropriates funds.
Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations.
Prohibits operation of certain prediction markets in this State; authorizes athletic event markets operating in compliance with sports wagering regulations; establishes public awareness campaign.
Permits certain alcoholic beverage license holders to sell "Jersey Fresh" alcoholic beverages.
Establishes centralized electronic health information exchange infrastructure to facilitate reentry into civilian life for recently incarcerated persons.
Requires owner or operator of data center to submit water and energy usage report to BPU.
Establishes men's health commission in DOH.
Requires Commissioner of Human Services to establish 24-hour, toll-free Mental Illness Resource Hotline and develop hotline connection system to ensure that callers are connected to other appropriate hotlines when needed.
Requires DHS to establish Haitian Migrant Assistance Program.
Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.
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.
Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Permits one-time use of virtual or remote instruction for students attending public school used as polling place on certain election day.
Establishes five-year community schools pilot program.
Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities.
"Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.
Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
Creates civil and criminal penalties for invasive grooming of vulnerable adults.
Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.
Requires State agencies to vacate certain property in Trenton; allows EDA to offer incentives to private entities to locate to that property.
Establishes five-year youth workforce readiness grant pilot program; appropriates $5 million.
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate allegations of excessive or discriminatory rent setting on affordable housing.
Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant; expands liability of certain members of limited liability company that own residential rental properties.
Requires BPU to hold monthly in-person or virtual seminars to provides customers with certain information concerning electric power and gas suppliers.
"GAI Accountability Act;" imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children.
"Public School Employees' Health Benefits Trust Act."
Establishes "Higher Education Deferred Maintenance Fund" to provide funding for deferred maintenance needs at public institutions of higher education.
Authorizes creation and issuance of veteran license plates.
"Efficient Income Verification Act."