Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, General Assembly.
Lisa Swain
Sponsored
Became law5
Permits individuals to submit TDI and family temporary disability leave claims to DOLWD prior to commencement of leave under certain circumstances and requires timely payment of benefits for such claims.
Requires school security training for persons employed by public and nonpublic schools in substitute capacity and for employees and volunteers of youth programs operated in school buildings.*
Requires school bus operations in State to comply with certain federal regulations.
Prohibits sale or distribution of products containing asbestos.
Requires AG to establish program to detect fentanyl in State's illegal drug supply and make information related to presence of fentanyl available in database accessible by law enforcement.
Passed the General Assembly1
Requires PANYNJ and certain commercial airport operators in State to coordinate with law enforcement for investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults; requires airlines and contractors to adopt and maintain policies regarding sexual assaults.*
Out of committee9
Requires board of education or school bus contractor, within one business day of notification that school bus driver's license is suspended or revoked, to verify to DOE that driver is no longer operating school bus.*
Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.*
Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.
Establishes "Fairness in Asset Forfeiture Proceedings Task Force."
Requires NJT to release bus driver's employee records to future bus company employers and to provide written response when complaint is filed against driver.
Establishes Office of Homelessness Prevention; appropriates $3 million to DCA.
Establishes "pollinator-friendly" label for plants.
"New Jersey Fair Play Act"; allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for use of name, image, or likeness.
Clarifies procedures concerning collection of child support on behalf of child over age 19 when court has ordered such support.
In committee27
Requires school bus driver's complete motor vehicle driving record be shared with board of education or school bus contractor and local police.
Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.
Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information concerning licensure status and services provided.
Requires school bus contractor to provide information to board of education on results of criminal background checks of all school bus drivers assigned routes in district pursuant to contract.
Requires shelter, pound, or kennel operating as shelter or pound to offer animal in its care to animal rescue organization for adoption before euthanizing it; extends time required to offer animal for adoption from seven to 30 days.
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
Directs PANYNJ to coordinate with law enforcement for investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults; requires certain cruise ship operators to adopt and maintain policies regarding sexual assaults.
Requires licensure of sonographers.
Requires DOE to develop and disseminate training materials for school employees on laws governing use of electronic smoking devices.
Requires all motorbuses purchased for public transportation service to be electric-powered by 2029.
Establishes "Enhanced Crossing and Crosswalk Pilot Program" in Bergen County.
Requires institutions of higher education to establish hotline for victims of campus sexual assault.
Requires certain health care practitioners to disclose criminal and disciplinary history to patients.
Expands list of health care professionals authorized to provide certain services and supports in connection with stillbirth.
Requires certain residential property owners, schools, and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every three years.
Requires public utilities and local units to provide notice prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.
Requires public water systems to provide customers and local officials with expedited notice of elevated lead levels.
Permits counties and municipalities to bond for alternative fuel vehicles.
Requires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to reports use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.
Requires NJT to provide notice concerning routine maintenance and significant reductions in service.
Exempts from local approvals installation of electric vehicle charging station at gasoline service station that meets certain requirements.
Directs DOH to establish policies to reduce number of cats and dogs euthanized at shelters and pounds.
Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Prohibits expenditure of State funds in states with restrictive abortion laws.
Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.
Provides that leaving scene of motor vehicle accident is crime of first degree if accident results in death of another person.
Carried from the Senate
Became law3
Requires board of education or school bus contractor, within one business day of notification that school bus driver's license is suspended or revoked, to verify to DOE that driver is no longer operating school bus. *
Establishes Office of Homelessness Prevention; appropriates $3 million to DCA.
Clarifies procedures concerning collection of child support on behalf of child over age 19 when court has ordered such support.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 46
Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice care services.
Requires certain schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee.
Requires institution of higher education to award appropriate credit for student's military service.*
Requires public utility to charge veterans' organization residential rate for service delivered to property at which veterans' organization primarily operates.
Requires property tax bills to contain eligibility information on State tax relief programs.
Revises law concerning reciprocity for out-of-State professional and occupational licenses.
Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.
Prevents criminal defendent from asserting "gay and transgender panic" defense to murder charge in order to reduce charge to manslaughter committed in heat of passion.*
Requires certain school district transportation supervisors to complete educational program.*
Establishes reciprocity requirements for out-of-State certified nurse aides to practice in New Jersey.*
Provides for coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid.
Amends certain provisions of sexual assault statute to clarify elements necessary for conviction.
Expands crime of terrorism.
Requires Legislature to adopt and distribute policy prohibiting sexual harassment; requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to complete online training on policy once every two years.
Establishes "County Code Pilot Program" for certain counties.*
Requires public officer or employee to forfeit pension upon conviction for corruption of public resources, sexual contact, lewdness, or sexual assault when offense involves or touches upon public office or employment.**
Requires certain school buses to be equipped with lap and shoulder seat belts.
Allows wagering at casinos and racetracks on certain professional and collegiate sports or athletic events.
Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to conduct audit of security features of district buildings, grounds, and communication systems and to submit audit to NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and DOE.*
Appropriates $15,294,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Requires study of safety of school bus passengers in certain emergency situations, including school bus accidents; appropriates $250,000. *
Requires public school student to carry identification card at school-sponsored, off-campus activities and requires principal to keep list of students on school buses used for school-sponsored activities in case of emergencies.
Requires safety education training twice per calendar year for school bus drivers and school bus aides.*
"Linda's Law"; prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service to customers using life-sustaining equipment with verification of use of equipment.
Establishes crime of soliciting transfer of firearm by disqualified person.
Prohibits leasing dogs and cats.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $11,300,000 from General Fund to DOE to increase per pupil funding for nonpublic security aid from $75 to $150.
Requires DHS to ensure medication assisted treatment benefits under Medicaid program are provided without the imposition of prior authorization requirements.
Appropriates $15.696 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Permits municipalities to lease vacant municipal land for tiny home occupancy; directs DCA to enhance regulatory guidance on acceptable tiny home construction and use.
Requires DOH to establish "My Life, My Plan" program to support women of childbearing age in developing reproductive life plan.
Revises law governing forfeiture of certain seized property.*
Preserves certain requirements that health insurance plans cover essential health benefits.*
Requires DHS to study social isolation occurring in certain population groups.
Provides in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education to individuals living in NJ who are entitled to educational assistance under US Department of Veterans Affairs' Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Establishes open enrollment period under Individual Health Coverage Program.
Requires health benefits and Medicaid coverage for breastfeeding support.*
Requires certain long-term care facilities to submit outbreak response plan to DOH.
Prohibits sale, lease, rent or installation of certain equipment or products containing hydrofluorocarbons or other greenhouse gases.
Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $3,000 to $6,000.
Requires certain public employees receive additional training to manage harassment or discrimination complaints.
"Charlie's Law"; requires pharmacy practice sites and hospice programs to furnish patients with information and means to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and medications.
Makes changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $1 million for New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program.
Vetoed · 3
Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.
Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."
Revises requirements for sale of tobacco and vapor products; increases penalties for prohibited sales; increases fees for cigarette and vapor business licensure.*
Passed the General Assembly · 30
Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Requires publication of certain information related to toll discounts on E-ZPass website.
Establishes notification standards for certain service contracts with automatic renewal.
Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.
Directs BPU to prohibit Internet service providers from installing broadband telecommunications infrastructure on certain poles or underground facilities unless Internet service providers adhere to principle of "net neutrality."
Prohibits awarding of public contracts to Internet service providers, unless Internet service providers adhere to principle of "net neutrality."
Requires cable television company to commit to principle of "net neutrality" as condition of approval of applications for municipal consent or system-wide franchise.
Requires lactation rooms be made available at certain PANYNJ airports.
Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and county colleges. *
Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.
Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the NJBEST program and provides distributions from qualified State tuition programs for K-12 expenses are not qualified withdrawals under gross income tax.*
Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.
Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.
Requires certain fireworks-related injuries be reported to State Fire Marshal.
Requires collection and reporting of information concerning crimes against the elderly and disabled.
Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sensitivity training program for high school athletic directors, coaches, and sports officials of interscholastic athletic sports programs.*
Requires public community water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water. *
Requires telecommunications, cable television, and Internet service providers to allow service recipients to terminate service contracts following physician's referral to long-term care facility.*
Requires hospitals to include warning in patient discharge papers concerning risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications.
Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.*
Prohibits manufacture, sale, or promotion of consumer products containing microbeads.
Requires 45 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.
Requires student representative be appointed to each board of education of school district and board of trustees of charter school that includes grades nine through 12.*
Prohibits commercial mobile service providers from disclosing customer's global positioning system data to third parties.
Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Authorizes operators of motor vehicles to display electronic proof of registration.
Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
Revises certain requirements for individual and small employer health benefits plans and for small employer members of multiple employer welfare arrangements.
Out of committee · 38
Concerns stop-work orders related to prevailing wage and construction worker employment.*
Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.
Permits public-private partnership agreements for certain building and highway infrastructure projects; provides for EDA oversight.
Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.
Prohibits landlords from requiring residential tenants pay rent and other related charges through electronic funds transfer; requires landlords to provide receipts for cash payments.*
Authorizes use of electric school buses.
Establishes Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Provides that certain persons who commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact with students who are at least 18 but less than 22 years old are guilty of sexual assault or criminal sexual assault.*
Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional
Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at public beaches and parks.
Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Requires display of identifying information on rear of school bus so public may report bus driver misconduct.
Requires boards of education and nonpublic schools to provide law enforcement authorities with copies of blueprints and maps of schools and school grounds.
Requires State Treasurer to review energy usage and energy spending at State buildings, centers, and facilities, and report findings of completed energy audits.
Establishes State Ombudsman to oversee application for and receipt of federal funds by State agencies.
Requires boards of education and school bus contractors to designate individuals as certain school bus safety personnel.*
Requires school bus drivers to submit medical certificate to employer to prove continuing physical fitness and to submit to medical examination that includes certain screenings.*
Mandates child abuse and sexual abuse training for all candidates for teaching certification.
Requires school districts to notify State Board of Examiners when teaching staff member fails to report child abuse for determination of revocation or suspension of certificate.
Requires suspension of school bus endorsement on driver's license for certain number of motor vehicle moving violations in certain time period.
Requires provision in school transportation contracts for termination of contract for certain misconduct by school bus contractor; authorizes temporary debarment of certain school bus contractors.*
Requires State to use 20-year time horizon and most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report when calculating global warming potential to measure global warming impact of greenhouse gases.
Prohibits State-chartered financial institutions from charging certain fees to small businesses.
Establishes task force to develop State-wide plan to diversify apprenticeships.
Authorizes political subdivisions to set aside 0.5 percent of public works funds to recruit and train women and minorities and promote local hiring.
Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Establishes Task Force on Maximizing Employment for People with Disabilities.
Expands distracted driving violations to include additional forms of communication and transmission of data on wireless telephone or electronic communication device.
Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from making reports containing adverse information related to employees affected by federal government shutdown.
Requires restaurants to post signs advising customers to notify servers of food allergies; requires restaurant managers to complete food allergen training.
Revises requirements for grant recipients of Transportation Trust Fund Authority local aid program.
Requires New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy to establish prescription drug pricing disclosure website and certain pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to provide prescription drug price information.
Creates "Pollinator Pathway" designation for municipalities.
Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.
Provides certain employment protections for National Guard members employed in New Jersey.
Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 from General Fund to DOE to support nonpublic nursing services aid.
Establishes NJ Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University, appropriates up to $500,000.*
Appropriates $33.915 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
In committee · 80
Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.
Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.
The "Smart Container Act."
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions.
Requires State Auditor to report on finances of public institutions of higher education.
Imposes prevailing wage for public work on properties receiving tax abatements or exemptions.
Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles.
Requires school districts to provide feminine hygiene products in certain public schools and requires State to pay costs.
Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at public beaches.
Allows dogs in sampling and tasting areas of breweries.
Authorizes first responders to obtain, administer, and dispense opioid antidotes, with immunity, pursuant to Statewide standing order issued by State health official; makes clarifying changes to "Overdose Prevention Act."
Requires school bus drivers to retake certain knowledge test upon license renewal.
Revises health care levy adjustment for school districts; makes various changes for health care benefits for school employees; requires certain information in school budgets; imposes cap on contributions by public employees for health care benefits.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service to customers using life-sustaining equipment without BPU approval or court order.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service or failing to restore service to residential customer if customer has medical need for uninterrupted electric service.
Establishes procedure to enforce certain visitation rights of incapacitated person and persons receiving care from caregiver.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service or failing to restore service to residential customer if customer will suffer serious impairment to their health or safety.
Requires each county and municipality to adopt anti-sexual harassment policy.
"New Jersey Telephone Call Blocking Act"; allows telephone service providers to block certain telephone calls.
Revises definition of "public works projects" to permit project labor agreements for more projects.
Requires certain corporations to appoint women to board of directors.
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals.
Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for certain Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 90-day period.
Provides guaranteed issue rights to certain applicants for Medicare supplement insurance policies.
Provides gross income tax exemption for contributions made to qualified retirement plans.
Provides temporary gross income tax credit to first time home buyers and seniors.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of electronic cigarette usage as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Allows corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for small businesses required to provide earned sick leave.
Directs DEP to study and, if necessary, regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging.
Extends certain benefits to veterans who received a badge, medal, or ribbon for serving in federal military campaign or expedition.
Requires pharmacies to maintain minimum stock of opioid antidote.
Provides that denial of services based on a person's disability or perceived disability by domestic violence shelters is unlawful discrimination.
Designates P.L.2019, c.9 as "Miranda Vargas Act."
Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.
Requires public institutions of higher education to temporarily suspend collection of tuition and other payments from students impacted by shutdown of federal government.
Requires NJT to operate Access Link paratransit service during state of emergency under certain circumstances.
Regulates certain servicing activities provided by mortgage servicing organizations for residential mortgage loans.
Requires Commissioner of Health to establish public health campaign on autism spectrum disorders.
Establishes program in HMFA to provide loans to replace lead-contaminated water service lines for certain senior and low income homeowners; appropriates $1 million.
Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to institute drug take back programs and certain pharmacies to become authorized collectors of unused drugs.
Allows certain voters to obtain and vote mail-in ballot on election day under certain circumstances.
Prohibits offering for sale or selling dogs less than eight weeks old as domestic companion animals.
Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to chemotherapy.
Provides gross income tax credits for certain employers for certain costs arising from increase in minimum wage.
Establishes task force to study impact of minimum wage increases on businesses.
Requiring OIT to conduct study on deployment and impact of fifth generation wireless telecommunications technology in State.
Establishes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council.
Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sexual assault prevention training program for high school athletic directors and coaches of interscholastic sports programs.
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to annually review and make recommendations on minimum wage increases.
Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $10 million to DOT for construction of highway guard rail along entirety of Route 208 through Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland in sections without highway guard rail, where nec
Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance abuse disorders.
Requires reduced worker's compensation premiums for farm employers and small employers.
Revises eligibility requirements for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."
Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying payment for preauthorized covered services except under certain circumstances.
Permits local government unit to grant Length of Service Award Program points to certain activated military members.
Increases penalties for sale of tobacco and electronic smoking devices to persons under age 21.
Creates New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal.
Provides gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers who pay for certain in-home services through health care service firm.
Requires retailers to permit person to cancel purchase of digital content and obtain refund under certain circumstances.
Requires NJ Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness to conduct study regarding rental companies reporting suspicious behavior to law enforcement.
Requires public water systems to offer drinking water tests to customers in certain circumstances.
Requires property condition disclosure statement to indicate presence of lead plumbing in residential property.
Allows municipalities to establish loan programs to fund replacement of lead service lines.
Requires landlords to provide notice to tenants concerning lead in drinking water.
Requires Commissioner of Health to establish public awareness campaign on toxic shock syndrome.
Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from possessing electronic smoking devices.
Requires district recycling plans to include compostable waste among source separated recyclable materials.
Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.
Prohibits retail stores from banning use of reusable carryout bags.
Requires carriers to pass prescription drug savings to consumers.
Requires certain health care plans to be offered by SEHBP and local boards of education; requires SEHBP commission to establish employee contribution rates for certain plans; requires local boards of education provide certain information on health care be
Establishes pilot program in DOE to purchase and install electronic smoking device detectors in restrooms of certain public schools.
Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State.
Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain counties and cities of first class; makes an appropriation.
Revises requirements for health care service firms to report financial information to Division of Consumer Affairs.
Requires certain residential developers to replace lead service lines.
Provides resident tuition rate to certain non-resident dependent children of United States military personnel attending public institutions of higher education.
Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card.
Requires pilot programs on both advanced imaging services and elective surgical procedures in SHBP and SEHBP.
Filed · 1
Designates State Highway Route 19 as "William J. Pascrell Jr. Highway."