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All 66,362 Active 59,883 In committee 59,605 Passed 3,142 Signed 2,425 Failed 762

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 4, 2026

S 4080: Requires NJT to install certain safety features at certain bus stops.

This bill requires New Jersey Transit to add safety features like barriers and lighting to bus shelters located in high-traffic areas. It applies to both new shelters being built and existing ones, provided a local municipality or entity requests the upgrade. The law defines high-traffic areas as locations with increased danger to pedestrians and passengers, considering factors such as collision frequency and proximity to schools or hospitals. Implementation of these safety improvements is subject to the availability of funds, and the bill takes effect seven months after enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

ACR 143: Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence of police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician who suffers line of duty injury.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to grant a 100 percent property tax exemption on the primary residence of police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who suffer injuries in the line of duty. The measure specifically targets first responders who qualify for an accidental disability pension, ensuring they do not pay any property taxes on their homes. If approved by voters, the amendment would require the state Legislature to pass a law implementing this tax relief. The bill does not take effect immediately but must be voted on by the public at a future general election.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4811: Exempts certain water quality management structures, funded by certain federal and State grants, from real property taxation.

This bill exempts specific water quality management structures from real property taxes if they are funded by federal or state grants. It directly affects property owners who have installed these structures, such as those built with money from the USDA or the State Agriculture Development Committee, to improve water quality. To qualify, the enforcing agency in the local municipality must certify the structure, a process that includes inspections and the submission of written applications. The exemption reduces the taxable value of the property by the amount attributed to the structure, and the agency retains the power to revoke the status if the structure is misused, abandoned, or obtained through fraud.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4865: Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.

This bill requires New Jersey counties to assess and collect taxes to fund extraordinary special education costs for students whose care exceeds $55,000. Under the new rules, school districts would receive state aid for costs between $40,000 and $55,000, while costs above $55,000 would be covered by a combination of state aid and local county levies. The legislation shifts the financial responsibility for the most expensive student cases from the state entirely to a shared model involving local county taxes. This change directly affects school districts in counties that must now raise additional funds to cover the highest-cost special education placements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4837: Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.

This bill creates the New Jersey Community Health Worker Program within the Department of Health to train and certify community health workers who help connect patients with medical care in underserved areas. It establishes a statewide program that will begin in Newark and expand to other municipalities over five years, integrating these workers into Medicaid reimbursement systems. The legislation also forms a nine-member advisory board to oversee training standards and identify community needs, while requiring annual reports to the Legislature on the program's progress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4840: Permits school districts to utilize on-demand micro transit programs for provision of pupil transportation services; establishes grant program to incentivize use of on-demand micro transit programs for pupil transportation.

This bill allows New Jersey school districts to hire on-demand micro transit services to transport students to and from school, with specific rules for student age and parental consent. It creates a grant program to encourage districts to use these services and defines the technology required, such as GPS tracking that sends trip confirmations to parents. The legislation also outlines safety requirements for drivers, including background checks and training, while clarifying that these drivers do not need commercial licenses. Additionally, the bill specifies that transportation providers must carry liability insurance and that school districts will not be held liable for injuries occurring during these rides.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4819: Withdraws New Jersey's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.

This bill removes New Jersey from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and repeals the state's Global Warming Response Act. It directs money currently held in the Global Warming Solutions Fund to the General Fund for use in providing relief to ratepayers. Additionally, the legislation amends existing laws to establish a Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund for managing state forests and creates a three-year program to test the reliability and cost of electric school buses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4874: Requires certain school districts and Commissioner of Education to submit reports on social and emotional learning.

This bill requires school districts in New Jersey that have chosen to adopt social and emotional learning standards to submit detailed reports to the Commissioner of Education within 180 days. These reports must describe how the districts implemented the standards and analyze their effects on student behavior, school climate, and academic outcomes. The Commissioner of Education will then compile a summary report for the Governor and Legislature, which may include recommendations for improving how these programs are managed across the state. The legislation is designed to gather data on the voluntary adoption of these competencies and will automatically expire once the Commissioner's final report is submitted.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4872: "End the Toll Trap Act"; concerns toll violations and related administrative fees; establishes "New York and New Jersey Toll and Fee Reduction Task Force."

The End the Toll Trap Act aims to reduce unfair financial burdens on New Jersey motorists by adjusting how administrative fees are applied to toll violations. It establishes a task force to study toll and fee reductions and modifies existing laws to limit administrative fees to only those who commit three or more violations within a 90-day period. The bill also clarifies that vehicle owners who rent out their cars are not liable for toll violations if they promptly provide the rental company's name and address to authorities. Additionally, the legislation restricts access to toll violation data, ensuring that records containing images or personal details are used solely for law enforcement purposes and are not considered public records.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4853: Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million.

This bill creates a grant program within the Department of Environmental Protection to fund schools that collect plastic waste for upcycling into new furniture. It allocates $5 million to distribute proportional awards to eligible public and private K-12 schools based on the amount of plastic each school collects. The program will operate as a three-year pilot, allowing schools to purchase desks, chairs, and other furnishings made from recycled school-collected plastics.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4688: Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions applicable to preserved farmland.*

This bill allows owners of preserved farmland in New Jersey to install biomass, solar, and wind energy systems on rooftops, unpreserved farmland, or designated exception areas without being subject to certain size restrictions that normally apply to preserved farmland. The legislation permits these energy facilities as long as they do not significantly interfere with agricultural production, are owned by the landowner, and are used to power the farm or reduce its energy costs through net metering. Landowners must still obtain approval from a committee before construction, and the committee must consider input from development easement holders before making a decision. The bill also requires that energy generated from these facilities be sold only through net metering or similar agreements, and it mandates that projects in the Pinelands area comply with existing Pinelands Protection Act standards.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4822: Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.

This New Jersey bill requires institutions of higher education and private employers with 100 or more employees to provide free feminine hygiene products to students and staff. It also mandates that public restrooms accessible to the menstruating population stock these items, while establishing a $500,000 grant program to support implementation at community colleges. The legislation defines covered products as sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, and disks, and requires agencies receiving federal funds to include provisions for these products in their applications.