This bill revises membership requirements for New Jersey's Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage, which promotes cultural and educational programs for Latino and Hispanic communities. It removes the previous requirement that certain appointed members hold a Master's degree in Latino or Hispanic studies or have specific leadership experience in heritage organizations. Instead, the bill requires all public members to have "knowledge and experience in Latino or Hispanic studies or education." The commission will continue to require at least half of its 19 public members to be of Latino or Hispanic descent, with appointments maintained through the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the General Assembly.
This bill establishes a new Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement to handle labor issues for cannabis employers in New Jersey, specifically addressing union representation and unfair practices. It requires cannabis employers to recognize employee representatives through card checks (with language accessibility) or NLRB-compliant elections, and prohibits retaliation against workers for union activities. Employers who fail to provide required employee contact information face daily fines up to $5,000. The bill applies exclusively to cannabis businesses and excludes religious schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits from its provisions. (Note: This bill was withdrawn as it was superseded by prior legislation, P.L.2025, c.244.)
This bill expands New Jersey's certificate of need (CON) exemptions for healthcare facilities, specifically affecting hospitals providing inpatient maternity services. It exempts a 25% increase in intermediate/intensive bassinets (baby beds) and an upgrade in neonatal care level (e.g., from Level II to Level III), unless the facility is a designated regional perinatal center or reducing beds. The Department of Health must revise its CON process for neonatal expansions within 180 days to better align with parent needs and reduce patient transfers between hospitals. The exemption applies only to expansions, not reductions or changes at regional perinatal centers.
This bill allows cities of the fourth class in New Jersey to close existing life guard pension plans to new employees while modifying certain benefits. It permits cities with established pension plans to stop enrolling new members, though current and retired members retain their benefits. Cities without existing plans are no longer required to create new life guard pension programs. The bill also ensures that members who don’t qualify for pensions receive their accumulated contributions plus interest. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.396.)
AJR 79 is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law) that designates the last weekend in October as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend" in New Jersey. It would have asked the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents, communities, and businesses to celebrate their hometowns through local events. The resolution also requested the Governor to urge Congress and the President to establish a similar national observance. This measure was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, after being approved as part of P.L.2025, JR-14, meaning it did not become law. It had no direct policy impact or funding changes - only symbolic recognition.
This bill modifies licensing requirements for businesses that transport, broker, or process solid waste, soil, or fill recyclable materials in New Jersey. It requires applicants to submit detailed disclosure statements to the Attorney General, including personal information for owners and key employees, business history, past violations, and litigation related to waste handling. The changes aim to assess the competency, reliability, and integrity of applicants before issuing licenses. The bill was withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, c.330.
This bill expands an existing provision (P.L.2022, c.9) that allows police and fire chiefs in New Jersey to delay mandatory retirement from age 65 to 67. It specifically adds deputy police chiefs who were promoted to police chief within 12 months of April 12, 2022 (the effective date of P.L.2022, c.9), provided they turn 65 during the 60-month period ending in 2027. To remain in their role past 65, chiefs must have written approval from their appointing authority. The bill requires the retirement system’s Board of Trustees to report on how many chiefs were retained, their extended service duration, and impacts on the system. (Note: This bill was withdrawn as it was incorporated into P.L.2025, c.334.)
This bill requires State-funded construction projects (carried out by state, county, or municipal entities) to use plastic construction materials containing at least 10% postconsumer recycled content for the first two years after enactment, increasing to 15% thereafter. Plastic construction materials are defined as those made of over 50% plastic by cost. Exemptions apply if compliant materials would raise project costs by 25% or are unavailable for the intended use. The bill aims to increase recycled content in construction without imposing undue financial burdens. (Note: This bill was withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.308.)
This bill expands New Jersey's existing employer reporting requirements to include ride-sharing, delivery, and other technology platforms that contract with workers for pay. It requires these entities to report worker details (name, address, date of birth, Social Security number) and their own business information to the state within 20 days of hiring or rehiring, or every 15 days if reporting electronically. Failure to comply results in civil penalties of up to $25 per violation, or $500 for intentional false reporting. The law applies to all employers and contractors paying workers in New Jersey, including those using Form 1099 for compensation.
This bill (A 1201) revises how New Jersey allocates state aid to school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to students attending nonpublic schools. It requires districts to report annually the number of eligible nonpublic students needing specific services (like evaluations, speech correction, or supplementary instruction), using fixed dollar amounts per service type (e.g., $990.73 for evaluations). Districts receive 10% of the estimated annual cost monthly, must refund unspent aid by December 1, and can request additional funds. The bill was withdrawn after another bill (P.L.2025, c.252) was enacted to address the same issue.
This New Jersey bill (A3675, now law as P.L.2025, c.196) allows pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medicine (PrEP) and emergency HIV treatment (PEP) without individual prescriptions under specific conditions. It directly affects patients seeking HIV prevention or post-exposure treatment, requiring pharmacists to follow strict protocols: verify recent HIV-negative test results, screen for symptoms/contraindications, provide counseling, and notify primary care providers. Pharmacists must complete state-approved training covering medication use and financial assistance programs. The law mandates a 30-60 day supply for PrEP (with limits on frequency) and requires PEP to be dispensed within 72 hours of potential exposure, aligning with federal CDC guidelines.
This bill would have allowed New Jersey municipalities to create dedicated "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" by adding a $5 fee to existing fines (like parking tickets). It required towns to adopt a homeless housing plan - developed with community groups - to address local homelessness through permanent housing solutions, rental assistance, and prevention programs. Funds would have been used exclusively for housing initiatives within four years, with unspent money transferred to the state for community-based organizations. The bill was withdrawn in January 2026 after similar provisions were enacted in P.L. 2025, c. 348.
