New Jersey Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4666: Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions.*

This bill allows for-profit movie theaters in New Jersey to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages on their premises. The license would permit the sale of alcohol during the two hours before a first-run movie screening and throughout the screening itself, subject to approval by the municipal governing board and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Movie theaters must apply for this license annually and pay an initial fee of at least $210,000, which is reduced to $150,000 if 10 percent or more of the alcohol sold comes from local craft producers. The license is restricted to use only at the theater location and cannot be transferred to other premises.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4836: "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*

This New Jersey bill exempts small, portable solar generators from standard utility rules like interconnection agreements and net metering programs. It specifically affects homeowners who want to use these devices, which are defined as having a maximum output of 1,200 watts and plugging into standard 120-volt outlets. Under the new law, utility companies cannot require approval, fees, or extra equipment for these devices, and they are also shielded from liability for any damage caused by their use. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Community Affairs update building codes to provide clear guidelines for safely wiring homes to accommodate these portable power systems.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2100: Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services.*

This bill (A 2100) expands the authority of educational research and services corporations in New Jersey. It allows these corporations - formed by public universities, colleges, and state-aided institutions - to act as lead agencies for procuring *any* goods, services, or public works, not just educational technology systems as previously permitted. This change applies to all member institutions (including schools, counties, municipalities, and local authorities) that join these corporations. The bill modifies existing law to remove the prior restriction on procurement scope, while requiring compliance with all state and local procurement rules.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2218: Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*

This bill codifies protections for patients and providers accessing or offering legally permitted reproductive and gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. It prohibits obstructing or intimidating individuals at facilities providing these services - including blocking entrances, causing reasonable fear of harm, or threatening violence. The law defines "legally protected health care activity" to cover all such services lawful in New Jersey, regardless of a patient’s location, and applies to both in-state residents and out-of-state patients seeking care here. It expands existing safeguards by explicitly banning physical obstructions and threats at facilities offering these services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 938: Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

This bill creates the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to coordinate transportation planning and infrastructure across southern New Jersey counties, including Burlington County. The SJTA replaces the New Jersey Expressway Authority and Atlantic County Transportation Authority, managing highway systems, aviation facilities, and related economic development projects in the region. It explicitly encompasses Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties as part of its jurisdiction. The authority does not replace the Transportation Trust Fund or New Jersey Transit Corporation's public transit services.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3481: Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.

This bill adds a new fee for landlords filing eviction actions related to unpaid rent in New Jersey. It targets renters facing imminent homelessness due to inability to pay rent, requiring them to be New Jersey residents with income under 80% of area median income and not hiding assets. The bill also changes how mortgage-related homelessness assistance is provided, requiring it as a secured loan (not direct cash) for owner-occupied homes. Eligibility includes prioritizing vulnerable groups like seniors, disabled individuals, domestic violence victims, and families with children facing separation.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3883: Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a web-based tool and mobile app to help residents meet new work requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP programs. It directs DHS to partner with the Governor's Office of Volunteerism to build a searchable database of approved volunteer opportunities that count toward the 80-hour monthly community service requirement for NJ FamilyCare (affecting 1.8 million recipients) and expanded SNAP work rules (affecting 425,000 households). The system will allow beneficiaries to find, register for, and document volunteer hours online, with annual audits to verify compliance. The law aims to prevent beneficiaries from losing coverage due to administrative hurdles under federal changes to these safety-net programs.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2159: Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders.

New Jersey's A-2159 requires parties in civil lawsuits to disclose third-party litigation funding agreements to the court and all parties at the time of filing or when the agreement is made. It defines "litigation funders" (excluding family, attorneys, banks, and nonprofits) and imposes fiduciary duties on them, banning funders from influencing case decisions or charging fees exceeding 25% of settlement/judgment amounts. The bill also prohibits funders from offering legal advice, securing waived damages, or assigning funding agreements, and makes violations unenforceable. This applies to all civil actions (excluding workers' compensation) and aims to increase transparency in funding arrangements for lawsuits. The bill is pending before the Assembly Financial Institutions Committee.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2380: Requires creation of license plates that allow disabled veterans to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disabilities.

This bill requires New Jersey to issue special license plates for veterans certified by the VA as having service-connected disabilities. The plates, displaying "Disabled Veteran" and a wheelchair symbol, allow these veterans to park in disability-reserved spaces without needing additional permits or placards. The plates are free, non-transferable, and must be displayed on the vehicle while parked. Misuse of the plates can result in revocation and forfeiture of the plate. The bill directly affects disabled veterans who meet federal VA certification criteria.

Topics ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

Andrea Katz (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3255: Broadens scope of information sharing and civil immunity therefor, related to insurance fraud.

This bill expands the types of information insurance companies, agents, and support organizations can share to prevent fraud, while providing legal protection (civil immunity) for those who share it. It directly affects insurance institutions, agents, and insurance-support organizations by broadening what qualifies as fraud-related information they can legally exchange. Key provisions clarify definitions like "adverse underwriting decision" and specify that sharing information to detect fraud - such as misrepresentations in applications or claims - falls under protected disclosure. The bill does not change insurance rates or coverage but streamlines fraud prevention efforts by reducing legal barriers to information sharing.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2453: Establishes legislative internship program.

This bill establishes a state-funded internship program allowing New Jersey legislators to hire students as interns. It requires the program to be open to undergraduate and graduate students (excluding law and PhD candidates) from accredited colleges, with priority for New Jersey residents or students attending New Jersey institutions. Interns must complete a work period at a legislator's district office, set by the legislator, and may extend their internship with mutual agreement. The program will seek federal grants (such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act's "On-the-Job Training" program) and state funding to support these internships.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2524: Permits dual-use solar energy projects to participate in community solar program.*

This bill amends New Jersey's community solar program to allow "dual-use" solar facilities - those combining solar panels with ongoing agricultural production on farmland - to participate. It sets a 5-megawatt maximum per project, requires at least two participating customers, and mandates access for low- and moderate-income residents. The law also establishes phased registration goals (225 MW by 2024, then 3,000 MW total by 2029) and requires monthly reporting on energy generation and bill credits. This directly affects electric utility customers in New Jersey who can now access community solar projects on farmland, with specific protections for low-income participants.

Topics ✓ Energy