Bills in the 2024–2025 Session, General Assembly.
Julio Marenco
Sponsored
Passed the General Assembly1
Authorizes creation and issuance of veteran license plates.
Out of committee3
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.
Requires second enrollment count for determining State school aid.
Requires hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine as part of urine drug screenings.
In committee31
Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.
Revises time period at which unit owners assume control of homeowners' associations.
Authorizes municipalities to regulate Internet-organized events.
"Addi's Law"; makes parent's conviction for murder of child's other parent grounds for termination of parental rights.
Requires DOT to implement complete streets policy that considers persons with certain disabilities.
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
"Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.
Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.
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.
Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Requires notice of development applications be given to residential tenants on that property.
Requires adult corrections officers in State facilities to complete in-service training program.
Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.
Establishes State payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities for loss of revenues due to an overburden of tax-exempt cemetery property; appropriates $66 million.
Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.
Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.
Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.
Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.
Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by the State.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of vehicular homicide.
Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop pathway to nursing scholarship for health care workers who want to become nurses; appropriates $1 million.
Changes term "inmate" to "incarcerated person."
Prohibits wholesale dealers from price gouging sale of physical goods.
Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.
Strengthens enforcement of child labor law.
Empowers State Parole Board to refer certain inmates for involuntary commitment evaluation.
Permits veterans to provide five percent of purchase price in sheriff auction of residential property under certain circumstances.
Establishes Municipal Flood Management Assistance Program in DEP.
Requires DCA to establish certain Internet websites for local government unit legal notices; appropriates $100,000.
Excludes repeat offenders and persons convicted of certain crimes from eligibility for administrative parole release.
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Requires school districts to provide instruction on history of Latinos and Hispanics as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.*
Co-sponsored
Became law · 5
Revises unemployment compensation law.
Allows for natural organic reduction and controlled supervised decomposition of human remains.
Establishes Office of Veteran Advocate and ombudsman for DMVA; appropriates funds.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.*
Requires Director of Division of Local Government Services in DCA to establish grant program to enhance local government efficiency; appropriates $1.5 million.
Vetoed · 1
Establishes exemption from ban on importation of woodchucks under certain circumstances.
Passed the General Assembly · 3
Creates new level of barbering license and apprenticeships in barbering, and establishes limits to hours of instruction for certain barbering training.
Authorizes creation of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. license plates.
Authorizes creation of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. license plates.
Out of committee · 26
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.
Creates task force to study feasibility of paperless State government.
"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 Commission on Human Trafficking to post public awareness signage in additional establishments.
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*
Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.*
Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances.
Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.
Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.
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.
Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.*
Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons.
Requires campus police officers to wear body worn cameras.
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.*
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $5 million.**
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.**
Requires MVC to utilize legal name including roman numerals on certain documents issued by MVC.
"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.
Upgrades, and in some circumstances provides for extended terms of imprisonment for, certain retail theft crimes, addresses gift card fraud, and authorizes new Attorney General initiatives to address organized retail theft.*
Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.*
Requires DEP to implement Advanced Clean Trucks regulations no earlier than January 1, 2027.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
Requires AG to establish ballistics analysis device pilot program in certain municipalities.
In committee · 70
Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for the homeless.
Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.
Allows holder of disabled veteran or Purple Heart license plate or placard to park in parking spots for persons with disability.
Permits certain firefighter training courses to be taken online.
Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.
Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.
Permits modification of alimony award based on cohabitation of supported spouse.
Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.
Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.
Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.
Requires MVC to issue blue envelopes that hold documents required to operate motor vehicle to persons diagnosed with autism.
Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.
Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.
Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions.
Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.
Permits public high school students to opt out of physical education and sports programs during Ramadan.
Establishes School Connectivity Grant Program to expand access to online instruction for economically disadvantaged students; makes appropriation.
Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,000 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
Directs use of 21st Century Improvement Fund to establish individualized account access system.
Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.
Establishes "State House Flag Program"; makes appropriation.
Requires MVC to offer driver's license knowledge test in Italian.
Creates first degree crime of home invasion, makes crime subject to No Early Release Act, and upgrades burglary of residence to second degree crime under certain circumstances.
Waives certain commercial driver license fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
Establishes State holiday on September 11 of each year.
Creates special license plates supporting Autism Awareness.
Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.
Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.
Requires mail-in ballot applications to include prepaid postage.
Increases amounts of property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, from $250 to $500.
Establishes geriatric parole for certain eligible inmates.
Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Indexes amount of veterans' income tax exemption for inflation.
Repeals $100,000 cap on sales and use tax exemption for certain capital improvements made by businesses participating in Urban Enterprise Zone program.
Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for certain vehicular offenses.
Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.
Establishes fund to reimburse municipalities for police and sanitation costs related to crowding at MVC sites; appropriates $500,000.
Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.
Raises age requirement of compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years old.
Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.
Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.
"New Jersey Student Support Act"; establishes program in Department of Treasury to provide tax credits to taxpayers contributing to organization which awards scholarships to certain nonpublic school students.
Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.
Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.
Promotes trauma-informed care in State to mitigate negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.
Allows written palimony agreements to be entered into without advice of counsel.
"Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act."
Requires State to bear partial cost of transportation of certain homeless students to school.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
The "Farm Labor Equality Act."
Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.
Mandates certain child care centers to retain audio-visual recordings for 180 days and requires review of such recordings before recordings can be deleted.
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Establishes public-private partnerships to develop artificial intelligence job training.
Prohibits public utility from recovering certain administrative costs.
Provides gross income tax exclusion for military compensation paid to State residents for out-of-State military service.
Regulates artificial intelligence in news media industry; establishes "Artificial Intelligence In Communications Oversight Committee."
Establishes separate crime of porch piracy, "Porch Theft Task Force," and public awareness campaign; appropriates funds.
Establishes programs in EDA to support New Jersey-based start-up businesses; small businesses, and medium-sized businesses adopting artificial intelligence capabilities; appropriates $175.5 million.
Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.
Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.
Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.
Eliminates certain requirements for nonprofit organization operating ski area.