This bill allows New Jersey state, municipal, and county employers to automatically enroll employees in retirement savings plans (deferred compensation plans) unless they opt out. It establishes a default contribution rate, permits periodic increases in contributions, and requires employers to provide employees with clear notice and the option to adjust or stop contributions. Employers must also negotiate automatic enrollment terms with union representatives for covered employees, and designate a default investment option if employees don’t choose one. The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as part of P.L.2025, c.358, making these provisions effective law.
This bill (now law as P.L.2025, c.322) allows voters to correct mail-in ballot errors - such as missing certificates or envelope issues - by submitting fixes within a specified timeframe. It also lets voters who received a "cure letter" about a rejected ballot choose to cast a provisional ballot in person instead of attempting to fix the original ballot. This directly affects voters who applied for mail-in ballots but faced submission errors or received notifications about defects. The process ensures voters aren’t disqualified for minor administrative mistakes while maintaining election integrity.
This bill (A 3432) requires health insurance plans in New Jersey (both hospital and medical service corporation contracts) to cover specific preventive services without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for USPSTF "A"/"B" rated services, CDC-recommended immunizations, pediatric care guidelines, and women's preventive services, with coverage required at least once per calendar year (not policy year). Plans must cover out-of-network services when no in-network provider is available for covered services, and coverage begins one year after a new recommendation is issued. The bill affects all applicable insurance contracts issued or renewed in New Jersey, ensuring broader access to preventive care without patient cost-sharing for these specific services. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.386.)
This bill revises New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program, creating a new state-run retirement savings plan for workers. It establishes a Secure Choice Savings Board within the Treasury Department to design and operate the program, which would allow employees (18+ living in or working in NJ) at businesses without existing retirement plans to automatically enroll in payroll-deducted savings accounts. The program would use standard IRAs for investments, with employers (defined as those with fewer than 25 employees and no qualified retirement plan) facilitating payroll deductions. The bill was withdrawn in 2026 as it was superseded by an approved law (P.L.2025, c.379).
This bill establishes the Farmland Assessment Review Commission within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture. The commission will annually review the state's farmland assessment program to ensure consistent, fair, and equitable application across all counties and municipalities. It will analyze data on over 37,000 currently eligible farmland properties, evaluate potential limits on benefits, and assess options for a mandatory inspection fee paid by property owners to fund site compliance checks. The goal is to maintain program integrity and ensure benefits are distributed appropriately to qualifying farmland, aligning with existing state constitutional and legal requirements.
This bill strengthens oversight of developmental disability service providers in New Jersey by creating new penalties for violations. It directly affects authorized providers (agencies contracted by the state) and licensed providers (those operating residential programs), imposing fines up to $25,000 for serious issues like administrative neglect, major injuries, or exploitation. Key mechanisms include mandatory background checks, drug testing, and internal investigations for incidents, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses. The bill also establishes a "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" funded by these fines to support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory actions by the Department of Human Services.
This bill exempts specific entities and data types from New Jersey's personal data notification and disclosure requirements under P.L.2023, c.266. It applies to healthcare providers (covered by HIPAA), financial institutions (under Gramm-Leach-Bliley), insurance entities, state agencies, consumer reporting agencies (under FCRA), research organizations (using federal human subjects protections), and other federally regulated entities. The key mechanism removes the need for these entities to comply with NJ's data disclosure rules when handling information already governed by federal laws. The bill was withdrawn in 2026 after becoming redundant due to another enacted law (P.L.2025, c.367).
This New Jersey bill creates a legal framework for pet insurance, requiring insurers to clearly explain coverage details to pet owners. It mandates that policies must define key terms like "preexisting condition," "hereditary disorder," and "chronic condition," and disclose all exclusions (e.g., for these conditions) and coverage limits. Pet owners in New Jersey receive a 30-day trial period to review policies and get full refunds if unsatisfied. The law applies to all pet insurance sold, solicited, or delivered in New Jersey, ensuring transparency in how coverage works.
This bill (A 927) allows motor vehicle franchisors (dealerships) headquartered in New Jersey to lease, assign, or lend vehicles to their own employees or employees of affiliated companies, with vehicles titled and registered through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to receive standard license plates. It permits up to 50 vehicles for promotional, testing, or marketing use at once, and exempts franchisors from requiring a 1,000-square-foot facility or exterior sign for servicing these vehicles. The bill also clarifies that franchisors may perform warranty and maintenance on these vehicles without violating retail service restrictions. This legislation was enacted as P.L.2025, c.176 and applies retroactively from January 1, 2025.
This bill requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to create and implement an environmental sustainability plan for the New Jersey State House Complex. The plan must include specific measures like improving energy efficiency (using Energy Star products and alternative energy), water conservation, adopting green building standards, using sustainable food services (like locally sourced foods and compostable utensils), and reducing carbon emissions. The Commission must update the plan every four years, issue annual public progress reports online, and track performance metrics. This requirement directly affects all operations and management of the State House Complex, including maintenance, renovations, and contracting decisions.
This bill (A 3978) updates budget deadlines and procedures for New Jersey municipalities and counties. It requires mayors to submit budgets with detailed spending and income analysis by February 28 (or March 31 for councils), clarifies municipal manager responsibilities, and sets specific adoption deadlines (April 30 for most local units, September 20 for those using the State fiscal year). The bill also mandates that budgets include certification of compliance with federal employment guidelines regarding arrest and conviction records. The bill was withdrawn after becoming law as P.L.2025, c.185.
This bill establishes New Jersey's "Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act," providing enhanced financial safeguards for veterans, active-duty service members, and their military spouses. It directly protects their primary and secondary homes from creditor claims (like forced sales for debt), exempts retirement accounts, pensions, disability benefits, and up to $30,000 in vehicle value per household, and extends these protections to surviving spouses. Key exceptions include mortgages, unpaid taxes, and debts from fraud or criminal activity. The law applies to debts incurred on or after January 1, 2025, and complements existing federal protections like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
