This bill creates a new criminal offense for landlords who harass residential tenants with the intent to force them out of their homes. It defines harassment to include actions such as cutting off essential services, threatening violence, repeatedly entering the property, or filing frivolous eviction cases. The law also expands liability for members of limited liability companies that own rental properties, holding them personally accountable for these actions. Penalties range from disorderly persons offenses to fourth- or third-degree crimes depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior, while also allowing victims to seek civil penalties and damages. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for prosecutors to delay charges if the landlord agrees to fix the problematic behavior within ten days.
This bill designates April 2nd as "Light It Up Blue Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder. It encourages state agencies to illuminate their buildings with blue lights on this date and allows the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling for public observance. The resolution also outlines procedures for distributing copies of the bill to state officials and agencies before the designated date each year.
This bill creates a five-year pilot program in New Jersey to fund workforce readiness activities for youth aged 12 to 19. The $5 million appropriation will be distributed through competitive grants to community-based organizations and partnerships that offer out-of-school time programs, such as after-school or summer activities. These programs aim to provide education and training that help young people develop the skills needed for employment while also engaging local employers in addressing workforce needs. The legislation defines eligible partners as nonprofit groups with proven expertise in career pathways and data tracking to measure student progress.
This bill creates a new program within New Jersey's Economic Development Authority to support the construction of new nuclear energy facilities in the state. The legislation directly affects the Authority, developers, and municipalities by granting it expanded powers to acquire land, manage projects, and secure funding for these facilities. Key provisions allow the Authority to purchase property, enter into contracts for construction and operation, and accept financial aid from federal, state, or other sources. Additionally, the bill permits the Authority to charge fees to cover administrative and operational expenses related to the nuclear energy projects.
This bill allocates $1 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training. The money will be used specifically to train staff at state-run Veterans' Haven facilities, which provide transitional housing for veterans. By funding this training, the legislation aims to equip facility personnel with the skills needed to better support residents and address suicide risks. The funding is designated under the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
This New Jersey bill prohibits payment card networks from charging interchange fees based on a percentage of transaction amounts for both credit and debit cards. The law specifically targets fees that include taxes or tips, preventing networks from calculating charges on the total gross amount rather than just the base purchase price. Additionally, the bill sets strict limits on fees charged for charitable donations, allowing only very small fixed percentages for such transactions. These rules directly affect payment processors, banks, and merchants by restricting how interchange fees can be structured and calculated.
This bill establishes rules for how employers and public service providers in New Jersey can use artificial intelligence and electronic monitoring tools to make decisions about hiring, firing, and providing services. It specifically defines these technologies, such as systems that analyze data to predict job performance or determine eligibility for public benefits, and sets requirements for their use. The legislation mandates that these systems must be regularly audited by independent experts to ensure they do not discriminate and that workers have access to information about how these tools affect their employment or services. Additionally, the bill clarifies what constitutes biometric data and outlines protections for employees regarding surveillance and data collection practices.
This bill requires the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate complaints alleging excessive or discriminatory rent increases in affordable housing units. It defines excessive rent as charges that exceed legal limits, rise by more than 10 percent without justification, or conflict with approved rent schedules, and allows tenants and housing officials to report such issues. Upon receiving a complaint, the Division must investigate within 30 days and issue a determination within 90 days, while owners found guilty of violations face civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per offense and must pay restitution to affected tenants. Additionally, the law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who file complaints and mandates an annual report on the number of investigations and violations found.
This New Jersey bill designates May of each year as "Mothers' Grief Awareness Month" to honor mothers who have lost children and to raise awareness about the mental health challenges they face. The resolution requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. By aligning this observance with Mother's Day, the bill aims to ensure that grieving mothers are recognized and supported rather than feeling forgotten on a day that may otherwise cause them pain.
This New Jersey bill prohibits hotels from providing guests with personal care products in single-use plastic containers under specific conditions. Large hotels with 50 or more rooms must stop offering these items in guest rooms and shared bathrooms six months after the law takes effect, while all hotels must comply within one year. The legislation allows hotels to provide such products only upon a guest's specific request and only in areas outside of sleeping rooms or shared bathrooms. Violations of these rules can result in a warning for the first offense and fines of up to $1,500 for subsequent offenses, while also preventing local governments from creating their own conflicting regulations on this issue.
This bill requires public schools in New Jersey to start a breakfast program if at least five percent of their students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. School districts must submit implementation plans to the Department of Agriculture by specific deadlines, or they must follow a standard model plan provided by the state if they fail to submit their own. The law includes a waiver process for schools that lack the necessary staff, facilities, or funding to operate the program immediately, allowing them to request an exemption if they outline a plan to address these gaps in the future.
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from owning or operating pharmacy practice sites in New Jersey to prevent conflicts of interest and promote fair competition. It requires the state pharmacy board to identify and notify any pharmacies that might violate this rule before July 1, 2027, allowing affected businesses to transition to independent ownership. The legislation includes a temporary exception allowing special permits for pharmacies to dispense rare or limited-distribution drugs that are otherwise unavailable, with this provision expiring on September 1, 2028. Ultimately, the law aims to increase patient choice and lower drug prices by separating the entities that set prescription prices from those that sell medications.
