Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, General Assembly.
Ellen J. Park
Sponsored
Became law2
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Passed the General Assembly4
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.
Clarifies establishments required to display human trafficking public awareness signs.
Out of committee3
Requires certain State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.
Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements.
"Lyme Screening Act."
In committee78
Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
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.
Expands scope of law enforcement sexual assault training; codifies certain responsibilities of county sexual violence programs and rape care advocates.
Requires health benefits plans and carriers to meet certain requirements concerning network adequacy and mental health care.
Authorizes provision of comprehensive health care coverage to undocumented immigrant aliens.
Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
"New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's mental health and substance use disorder service systems.
Requires modernization of all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
Requires DHS to take action to raise public awareness of privacy laws that prevent disclosure of health care enrollment information to immigration authorities.
Prohibits business receiving State development subsidies from making certain campaign contributions.
Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
Prohibits unfair discrimination in issuing or rating life insurance policies based on transgender status or certain gender identity information.
Concerns diversion from criminal prosecution for persons with mental illness under certain circumstances.
Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Requires AG to release bias incident data monthly.
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
Prohibits soliciting or phishing for personal identifying information.
Allows voters to submit application to vote by mail using electronic mail-in ballot application form through website maintained by Secretary of State up to seven days before election.
Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.
Concerns AG guidelines on bias incident investigation standards.
Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Provides option for individuals to satisfy requirements for licensure as manicurist through apprenticeship.
Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
Clarifies that law concerning requirements for closure of private career school applies to certain schools licensed by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.
"Consumer Legal Funding Act."
Establishes New Jersey Student Educator Tuition Remission Program.
Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
Requires board of education to provide certain information related to special education in native language of parent or guardian.
Requires oral agreements concerning health insurance be delivered in writing within 30 days of contract formation.
Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.
Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.
"Sebastien's Law"; revises certain requirements for window guards in certain multiple dwellings.
Enters New Jersey into Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $750,000 providing for additional attorneys dedicated to juvenile matters.
Concerns parole for juvenile defendants.
Establishes task force to review current status of juvenile delinquency and remediation.
Provides member of General Assembly be referred to as Assembly Member rather than Assemblyman or Assemblywoman.
Requires Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years.
Permits court to admit evidence of prior offenses in certain criminal prosecutions.
Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Exempts certain personal information and entities from certain requirements concerning notification and disclosure of personal data.
Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.
Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.
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.
Extends affordable housing preference to certain allied South Korean veterans.
"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
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.
"Neighborhood Protection and Housing Affordability Act"; prohibits short-term rental of transient accommodations in exclusively residential zones unless authorized by municipality.
Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.
Requires DOC to conduct study on quality of health care services in correctional facilities.
Prohibits revival of certain time-barred consumer debt litigation claims.
Requires Office of Information Technology to create platform to integrate multiple state websites into single centralized hub.
Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.
Specifies nonprevailing party in proceeding or judgment deemed frivolous by judge may include municipality or municipal corporation.
Prohibits acquisition or disclosure of certain personal health information without consent.
Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Establishes Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program.
Requires DOC to establish and implement standards for cell sizes in prison housing units.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million for New Jersey Commission on Asian American Heritage.
Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.
Authorizes trustee of trust, under certain circumstances, to terminate service without filing formal accounting with court or obtaining release agreements from beneficiaries.
Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearms manufacturers.
Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Imposes notice requirement to victim or victim's family when probation or suspended sentence changes or defendant is discharged.
Establishes minimum health and safety standards for, and oversight of, State prisons, county jails, and privately-operated secure facilities in New Jersey.
Prohibits use of lead ammunition in hunting.
"New Jersey Human Rights Accountability Act;" establishes Human Rights Commission to review State human rights situation; authorizes State participation in interstate compact in furtherance of participation in U.N. Universal Periodic Review process.
Designates Aulacoseira newjerseyana as New Jersey State Diatom.
Requires expedited risk assessment and community notification for certain registered sex offenders who move to this State from another jurisdiction.
Regulates consumer legal funding providers.
Provides that act of sexual penetration committed without victim's consent constitutes sexual assault; defines term "consent."
Co-sponsored
Became law · 5
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.*
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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 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 · 16
Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations.
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.*
Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*
Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.
Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders.
Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to post public awareness signage in additional establishments.
Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*
Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.
Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.
Requires Division of Child Protection and Permanency to develop suicide screening and crisis response training for caseworkers.
Imposes various taxes and fees on correctional service businesses to offset social costs of incarceration.*
Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.
"Safe Commercial Routes Act - Commercial Driver Human Trafficking Awareness Training"; requires applicants for commercial driver licenses and drivers renewing commercial driver licenses to complete human trafficking awareness training.
Out of committee · 38
Requires AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue report with recommendations for Statewide policy.
Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.
Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services or health care services violate consumer fraud act.*
"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."*
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Enters New Jersey in Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact.
Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
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.*
Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.
Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.
Modifies child endangerment statute to include AI technology; establishes criminal penalties.
Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS. *
Limits perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*
Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.*
Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center.
"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.
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.
Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.
Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.
Requires collection of DNA sample for certain arrests. *
"Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.
Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation concerning reproductive health care services that are legal in NJ.
Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.
Requires disclosure to be made when generative artificial intelligence is used to operate chatbots that provide election related information.
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers.
Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.
Modifies procedures for parole release, early discharge from parole, and penalties for certain parole violations.
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act.
Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign a portion of appropriation for Eid Committee of New Jersey to Cultural Society of Bergen County to support Mom's Food Pantry.
Establishes certain requirements for manufacturers and retail sellers of wearable recording devices.
Requires Campus Sexual Assault Commission to host certain educational events; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to build capacity for coordinated community response to campus sexual assault.
Concerns penalties for assault of motorbus and rail passenger service employees.
In committee · 156
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.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
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 affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Upgrades to third degree crime for cyber-harassment of public servant or family member of public servant; establishes Office of Cyber-Harassment Support in DLPS; appropriates funds.
Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.
Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.
"Immigrant Tenant Protection Act."
Establishes State definition of antisemitism.
Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee."
"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.
Imposes time constraints on submission and analysis of rape kits.
Prohibits motor vehicle liability insurance policy from restricting full payment of recovery amounts under covered person's policy.
Expands certain employer reporting requirements to include entities that employ or contract with individuals for financial compensation, including ride-sharing and delivery technology platforms.
Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
Bars sex offenders from jobs which primarily consist of contact with children.
Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
Establishes New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Provides one-third of motor vehicle fine moneys generated through State Police issued tickets go to municipality where violation occurred.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.
Establishes farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program.
Allows voter to cure mail-in ballot due to certain envelope deficiencies or missing certificate, and to vote by provisional ballot following receipt of cure letter.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Authorizes State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct disparity study concerning utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Establishes certain medical billing requirements concerning specific nature of charges or expenses for health care services.
Modifies title and role of Chief Diversity Officer; establishes New Jersey Office of Supplier Development and Business Opportunities.
Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.
Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.
Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.
Requires induction loop listening system installation in certain buildings open to public upon new construction or substantial renovation.
Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.
Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.
Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.
Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.
Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.
Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.
Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies engaging in government contracts or business operations infringing on data privacy of individuals for purpose of determining immigration status.
Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
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.
Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Provides supplemental transportation aid to certain districts participating in interdistrict public school choice program.
Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Prohibits disclosure of personal information pertaining to certain health care workers who are victims of assault; establishes civil penalty for each violation.
Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of automated external defibrillator.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Limits amount of residential rental property application fee; establishes penalty.
Requires Department of Treasury and DHS to annually identify State funds available for NJ FamilyCare, evaluate program, and create prioritized list of initiatives to improve quality of care under program.
Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.
Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.
Requires minimum annual State appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding.
Requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to undergo implicit bias and cultural competency training.
Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum.
Requires health insurance coverage of at-home rehabilitation services.
Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.
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.
Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.
Establishes Reproductive Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $5 million.
Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.
Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.
"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.
Increases Work First New Jersey Child Care appropriation by $28 million in FY2026 annual appropriations act to ensure full funding of child care subsidy program.
Requires AG to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury.
Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.
Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.
Exempts 100 percent disabled veterans from payment of motor vehicle registration fees; requires notification of eligible motorists.
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.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Requires MVC to operate call center to assist with online transactions.
Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.
Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.
Establishes fire protection requirements for short-term farm labor housing.
Vacant Storefront Registry Program; establishes public database of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
Establishes standards for court-ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders.
Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.
Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
Establishes advertisement grant program for emerging businesses in science and technology.
Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help eligible entities access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.
Requires EDA to create needs-matching website for eligible entities.
Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish grant program to encourage local governments to promote New Jersey as innovation hub in certain fields; appropriates $100,000.
Requires EDA to include social media development services in services offered through Small Business E-commerce Support Program.
Requires health benefits coverage for family planning and reproductive health care services, including early infancy care, without cost sharing.
Requires high school students to receive financial literacy instruction.
Limits negotiated plea agreements for crime of burglary when firearm involved.
Authorizes issuance of electronic copies of vital records.
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 MVC to establish system for salvage processors to electronically process salvage certificates of title.
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.
Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.
Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.
"Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act."
Establishes Office for Women's Advancement in DOLWD to facilitate full and equal participation of women in workplace; makes an appropriation.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
Provides expungement process for certain defendants who are victims of abuse if conviction is substantially related to abuse.
Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.
Requires municipality to return to taxpayer property taxes paid in error due to assessor's or owner's mistake.
Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.
Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.
Requires availability of accessible mail-in ballot for voters with disabilities.
Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.
"New Jersey Disability Savings Act."
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.
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.
"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.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.
Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.
Creates offense for electronically sending unsolicited nude image.
Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.
Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.
Establishes disaster relief grant program to provide municipalities with training, supply stockpiles, and technology to assist residents with certain applications; appropriates $5 million.
Requires DOT and DLPS to implement weigh-in-motion monitoring program.
Allows resident taxpayers to deduct from gross income fifty percent of amount paid through E-ZPass for NJTA tolls.
Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.
Requires expunged records to be accessible for immigration purposes.
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
Requires sexual assault forensic evidence to be preserved for 10 years.
Establishes advertisement set-asides for eligible local news organizations.
Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
Establishes "New Jersey Home Safety Act" concerning firearm storage and safety; appropriates $500,000.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Increases benefit amounts and expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program.
Establishes Cardiac Emergency Response in Schools Grant Program in DOE, appropriates $600,000.
"AI Likeness Protection Act"; concerns distributing realistic representation of individual's image, likeness, or voice created using generative artificial intelligence.
"AI Image Disclosure Act"; concerns disclosure of certain AI-generated content.
"GAI Accountability Act;" imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children.
Implements procedures for automated "Clean Slate" expungements.
Requires law enforcement officer to report to AG certain unlawful conduct by federal immigration agent or other law enforcement officer.
Concerns State court motions related to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
Requires schools to serve free breakfast to all students in public schools.