Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
Jessica Ramirez
Sponsored
Became law1
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025.
Passed the General Assembly2
Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.
Out of committee4
Provides for filing extension and alternate medical documentation in PFRS, SPRS, or PERS for accidental disability retirement in certain circumstances; extends accidental death benefit for survivors of certain SPRS retirees.*
Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DVA develop review process for such veterans.*
Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.*
In committee57
Expands scope of law enforcement sexual assault training; codifies certain responsibilities of county sexual violence programs and rape care advocates.
Requires notification to consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data by certain entities.
Requires award of Edna Mahan trauma credits to inmates incarcerated during period of investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by correctional police officers and staff.
"The Desegregate New Jersey Act'; promotes equitable residential development throughout State.
Prohibits certain steering and marketing practices involving dispensing of prescription drugs and drug samples.
Provides CBT and gross income tax credit for certain capital investments in film production facility.
Establishes certain requirements for personal service contracts.
Allows craft distilleries to sell mixed drinks and mixed drink ingredients for consumption off the licensed premises; authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.
"Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."
Revises law concerning physical damage inspection of vehicle by automobile insurer.
Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
Establishes State holiday on September 11 of each year.
Provides personal liability for owner, executive officer, or executive director of employer for failure to pay for workers' compensation coverage.
Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.
Concerns municipal use of employer payroll tax.
Permits disclosure of certain State taxpayer information to certain municipalities that administer employer payroll tax.
Concerns municipal ordinances that impose employer payroll tax.
"Beverage Container Deposit Act"; requires use of returnable beverage containers in NJ and establishes deposit and refund system to facilitate return of such containers to manufacturers for reuse or proper disposal.
Promotes trauma-informed care in State to mitigate negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Establishes new mitigating factor for defendant who is survivor of abuse.
Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.
Prohibits seller from charging credit card surcharges; establishes notice requirements for credit card minimums and cash discounts.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on keyboarding.
Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates.
Requires DCA to conduct study on urban vehicle parking.
Requires DOT to establish five-year highway litter mitigation pilot program and flood mitigation pilot program in certain cities; appropriates $1 million.
Establishes recycling program for unused road sign posts.
Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.
Imposes additional penalties for invasion of privacy where victim is candidate for public office.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.
"Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes bonds for $400 million, and appropriates $5,000.
Establishes New Jersey Military Recruit Graduation Assistance Program in DMVA.
Establishes training programs for reentry persons in fire services and emergency medical services.
Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment.
Establishes New Jersey County College Remissible Student Loan Program; appropriates $1 million.
Establishes charity care program for emergency veterinary care for pets of certain individuals.
Requires pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.
Establishes plan for provision of coverage to homeowners who are otherwise unable to procure homeowners insurance.
Prohibits certain institutional investors from purchasing or acquiring single-family homes.
Establishes Statewide residency preference for affordable housing.
Clarifies and expands landlord registration procedures; creates certain rights for tenants; makes certain changes concerning tenant notifications, inspections, and maintenance in multiple dwellings; permits percentage of affordable housing obligation to be satisfied by certain rehabilitation projects.
Provides CBT and GIT credits for undertaking of qualified moderate-income housing projects in certain distressed municipalities.
Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.
Requires DOC to conduct study on quality of health care services in correctional facilities.
Requires DCA and housing authorities to permit certain nonviolent ex-offenders to temporarily reside with family member in certain subsidized housing.
Mandates biennial LGBTQ+ cultural training for certain educators, healthcare professionals, and State employees.
Includes residential condominiums or cooperative buildings with four or fewer dwelling units in definition of excluded structure for purpose of certain structural integrity-related inspections.
Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
Establishes basic life support services as essential; requires municipalities to arrange for basic life support services; makes an appropriation.
Limits increase in association dues for unit owners in association of planned real estate development to 10 percent under certain circumstances.
Requires large organic waste generators to separate and recycle organic waste.
Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.
Limits increases to certain recurring fees charged to residential tenant.
Imposes sales and use tax and additional tax on non-essential flights on certain helicopters and seaplanes in State; dedicates revenues derived from taxation of non-essential flights to support NJT operating expenses.
The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act"; strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants; appropriates $5 million.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 41
Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education of violations of drinking water quality standards.*
Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission."
Extends membership in TPAF to 10 years after discontinuance of service and to 15 years for those who were laid off or had 10 or more years of continuous service upon voluntary termination.*
Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.*
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.*
Codifies prohibition of discriminatory practices in real estate appraisals and requires real estate appraisers to complete anti-bias training.
Requires municipalities in compliance with affordable housing obligations be provided priority consideration for certain State grants and assistance.
Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.
Provides DHS and State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and implement process to improve efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.
Allows follow-up communication by operators of mental health and suicide crisis resources centers or 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to minors at risk of death by suicide.*
Establishes limit on rent increase for certain dwelling sites for modular or industrialized buildings or manufactured homes.*
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."
Concerns sexual assault forensic evidence kits.*
Revises process for property tax lien holder to foreclose right to redeem a property tax lien; allows property owner to protect remaining equity.
"Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act."
"Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of illicit opioid substances.*
Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.
Expands services that can be provided by audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.*
Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.*
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.*
Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.
"New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act"; requires DCA to establish design professional self-certification program.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Expands eligibility requirements of State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students.
Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances.
Concerns satellite cannabis dispensaries, Cannabis Regulatory Commission membership, and post-employment restrictions on State employees.*
Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*
Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment.
Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.
Requires BPU to procure and incentivize transmission-scale energy storage.
Establishes "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act"; requires health insurance coverage of medically necessary perimenopause and menopause treatments.
Permits up to three credits of continuing medical education on menopause to be used by nurses and physicians for license renewal.*
Exempts health care professionals licensed in a foreign nation from New Jersey's licensing requirements while providing services to team participating in 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Provides medical documentation requirement for certain members of PERS, PFRS, and SPRS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; removes filing deadline.*
Allows businesses to receive information via email concerning new regulations and economic incentives that affect business.
Requires electric public utilities to submit annual report on voting to BPU.
Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.*
Directs BPU to study feasibility of developing advanced reactors Statewide.**
Establishes Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption Program; supports partnership between public institution of higher education and federal Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative and establishment of Center for Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena; appropriates $3.5 million.*
Provides for workers' compensation coverage of certain counseling services for first responders and provides that certain mental health related communications are confidential.
Vetoed · 3
Requires EDA to provide grants to certain small businesses affected by State infrastructure and construction projects.*
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 electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for large load customers to protect non-large load customers from increased costs.**
Passed the General Assembly · 36
Authorizes creation and issuance of veteran license plates.
Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.*
Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Establishes requirements to evaluate certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.*
Directs DOE and DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.
Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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.**
Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.
Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.
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.*
Establishes legislative internship program.*
Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.
Creates new level of barbering license and apprenticeships in barbering, and establishes limits to hours of instruction for certain barbering training.
Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.
Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.
Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.
Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.
Establishes New Jersey-India Commission.
Provides for rehabilitative release for certain incarcerated persons.
Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.
Requires that notice concerning gift card fraud be posted by retail mercantile establishments that sell gift cards to consumers.
Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
Prohibits certain coordination among residential rental property owners who restrict competition with respect to residential dwelling units.*
Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.**
Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.
Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Requires transfer of certain participants of DCRP to PERS.*
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations.
Requires development of online tax training for small and micro-businesses.
Requires State entities to offer optional service for businesses to receive certain notices electronically.
Requires health benefits coverage for treatment of lipedema.
Modifies child endangerment statute to include AI technology; establishes criminal penalties.
Out of committee · 73
Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate the consumer fraud act.
Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system.
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.
Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
"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.*
Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.
Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.
Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to post public awareness signage in additional establishments.
Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.
Requires Commissioner of Department of Veterans Affairs to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families.*
Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000.
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*
Makes various changes to "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act" and Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program; repeals "New Jersey Ignite Act."*
Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.
Exempts certain plastic materials processed at advanced plastic processing facilities from State laws regulating solid waste disposal and recycling.
Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
Directs Department of Agriculture in consultation with DOE, to establish Internet-based school meals application.*
Enters New Jersey in Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact.
Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
Revises statutory terms pertaining to sexual exploitation or abuse of children.
Requires DOT to establish paratransit brokerage program to consolidate provisions of paratransit services under State Medicaid program and NJT Access Link.
Requires each public institution of higher education to convene menstrual equity task force.*
Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry.
Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture, sale, and possession of substances containing kratom.
Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.*
Requires school districts to provide instruction on history and contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.*
Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.
Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for public body to submit payroll records to DOLWD.*
Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.*
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $5 million.**
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*
Requires New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority to establish public awareness campaign on benefits of doula and midwife services.*
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.**
Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to create report on human trafficking related to 2026 FIFA World Cup; appropriates $1 million.*
Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.
Establishes certain requirements for State and local governments awarding contracts or grants to nonprofit organizations.
Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.*
"Climate Superfund Act"; imposes liability on certain fossil fuel companies for certain damages caused by climate change and establishes program in DEP to collect and distribute compensatory payments.
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.
Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers.
Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires certain entities to submit plans to implement individual beneficial building electrification and decarbonization programs.*
Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation.
Establishes AI and Labor Market Study Commission to analyze impact of artificial intelligence on labor market.
Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.*
Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.
Permits single exit stairwells in certain new residential buildings under State Uniform Construction Code.
"Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act."*
Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for the treatment of stuttering.
Makes annual allocation of $500,000 from Clean Communities Program Fund for public outreach concerning single-use plastics reduction program permanent.
Concerns administration of employer payroll tax and requires disclosures of certain State taxpayer information.*
Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.*
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2026.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects in FY2026.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2026; makes appropriation.
Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.
Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.
Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2026.
Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
In committee · 67
Expands NJT Access Link paratransit service area to include certain veterans health care facilities; appropriates $1 million.
Provides that crime of official misconduct involving disclosure of domestic violence or sexual assault victim's personal information is second degree crime.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.
Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.
Establishes Vaisakhi and Bandi Chhor Divas as public holidays in this State.
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by the State.
"Madalyn's Law"; requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of toxic shock syndrome.
Establishes certain protections for persons, providing, receiving, and allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care.
Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.
Establishes New Jersey Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Regulatory Commission.
Requires DOC to assign transgender inmate to State correctional facility based on inmate's gender identity and use inmate's preferred gender pronoun.
Requires school districts to provide menstrual products for students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Concerns certain requirements regarding experience and examination for nonresident military spouses seeking professional or occupational licensure.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
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.
Establishes pilot program to provide for same-day voter registration on election day in certain years.
Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Concerns development of accessory dwelling units.
Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related municipal land use regulations.*
Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.
Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.
Requires front-loading clothes washing machines and dryers to have child safety locks; requires installation of safety locks and warning for machines previously purchased without child safety locks.
Appropriates $70 million in federal funds to EDA to support arts and culture organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.
Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."
Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."
Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.
Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical services employees.
Permits 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in elections for local school board.
Requires members of Sexual Assault Response Team to receive training on interacting with victims with developmental disabilities.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Creates crime of incest.
Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of health care services.
Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing legally protected health care activities; establishes right of residents to legally protected health care services, which are restricted in other states.
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.
Creates Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson in Department of Treasury; appropriates $329,000.
Permits court to admit evidence of prior offenses in certain criminal prosecutions.
Exempts nonresident military spouses from "New Jersey First Act."
Mandates certain child care centers to retain audio-visual recordings for 180 days and requires review of such recordings before recordings can be deleted.
Limits use of restrictions on telephone calls as discipline measure during incarceration.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Makes $3 million supplemental appropriation for bonus awards for certain COVID-19 emergency essential frontline State workers of Local 195 International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.
Provides gross income tax exclusion for military compensation paid to State residents for out-of-State military service.
Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.
Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Establishes Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools.
Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.
Requires that warning notices regarding certain health risks of alcohol consumption be reviewed and updated.
Establishes mitigating factor for sentencing of defendants who are victims of domestic violence and provides for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry support services.
Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.
Supplemental appropriation of $25 million from General Fund to DOH for Hudson Regional Health.
Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.