Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.
This bill prohibits New Jersey state health officials and other government entities from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of attending public K-12 schools. It directly affects all students and schools in New Jersey's public elementary and secondary education system. The law bans any state requirement for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to attend school, removing a potential mandate. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
P
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
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