New Jersey Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3899: "General Contractor Licensing Act;" provides for regulation of general contractors and general contracting businesses.*

This bill establishes a mandatory licensing system for general contractors in New Jersey, requiring all individuals or businesses classified under trades 006, 007, 008, or 009 (as defined by the state Treasury Department) to obtain a license. It creates the New Jersey State Board of General Contractors to set licensure standards, review applications, administer exams, and manage renewals, with six board members required to have at least 10 years of contracting experience. To qualify, applicants must meet one of three pathways: complete a construction degree with field experience, complete a state-approved apprenticeship with four years of supervised work, or demonstrate five years of field experience under a licensed contractor. The law prohibits unlicensed practice, mandates license display at job sites, and includes grandfathering for contractors with 10+ years of experience prior to the law's effective date.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2403: Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations incentivizing solar energy generation in roadside rights-of-way.*

This bill establishes a pilot program allowing solar energy projects on state and local government-owned roadside rights-of-way (land adjacent to roads, 30-100 feet from the road centerline) in New Jersey. Projects must not exceed 10 megawatts individually, with a total program cap of 200 megawatts, and must avoid disrupting traffic, safety, or road maintenance. The Board of Public Utilities, with input from the Transportation Commissioner, will review applications based on criteria like safety monitoring, environmental impact, and project size, requiring permits before construction. The pilot runs for 36 months, with possible two 12-month extensions (max 50 megawatts increase per extension) to evaluate outcomes.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 1517: Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Native Seed Commission within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan increasing native seed production and use. The commission, made up of state agency heads and stakeholders (including seed suppliers, land managers, and conservation groups), will focus on boosting native seed availability for public projects like roadside landscaping, habitat restoration, and state land management. It must submit a final report with specific recommendations within one year of forming, aiming to make native seeds commercially available at reasonable prices. The commission expires 30 days after submitting its report.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2519: Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors.

This bill changes New Jersey law to allow soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors on their leadership teams. Currently, districts are limited to exactly five supervisors appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee. The bill authorizes the State Soil Conservation Committee to set the maximum number of supervisors for each district, replacing the fixed limit. This change directly affects local soil conservation districts and their governance structure.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3434: Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."

This bill (A 3434) requires New Jersey dialysis centers to allow patients receiving treatment to be accompanied by a designated support person who can assist with communication, mobility, and care decisions. It directly affects dialysis patients and the centers providing their treatment. Centers must create and display clear written policies for support person access, implement reasonable health/safety rules (without unnecessary restrictions), and train staff on these policies. The New Jersey Department of Health will enforce the law, investigate complaints about denied access, and impose penalties for non-compliance. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3240: Provides that contracts between subscribers and attorney in fact are not related party transactions.

This bill (A 3240) amends New Jersey's insurance law to clarify that contracts between insurance policyholders ("subscribers") and their appointed attorneys in fact (who manage their insurance affairs), along with any fees from these contracts, are not considered "related party transactions." It directly affects insurance subscribers and their designated attorneys in fact by removing these agreements from a specific regulatory category. The key provision explicitly states such contracts shall not be construed as related party transactions under state law, preventing them from being subject to additional oversight typically applied to such deals. This change ensures these insurance arrangements are governed solely by the existing reciprocal insurance statute, not other insurance regulations.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3094: Establishes "pollinator-friendly" label for plants.

This bill would create a standardized "pollinator-friendly" label for plants sold in New Jersey, requiring the Environmental Protection Commissioner (with Agriculture Secretary) to establish specific standards. These standards must prohibit or limit pesticides harmful to pollinators and define "pollinator-friendly" plants as native, non-invasive species. Retailers and distributors could only use the label on plants meeting these standards, which cover bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The bill does not ban pesticides but sets requirements for labeling to help consumers identify pollinator-safe plants. (Note: The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.)

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 1072: Direct BPU to establish certain incentive programs for energy storage and management.**

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and electric utilities to establish a program developing 500 megawatts of distributed battery storage capacity statewide by 2030. It mandates the BPU to set minimum program requirements, including specific storage targets per utility, size standards, and enhanced incentives for projects in overburdened communities and redevelopment areas. Electric utilities must submit implementation plans to the BPU for approval, with annual reporting to ensure compliance and cost savings for ratepayers. The program aims to improve grid stability, reduce interconnection times, and lower system costs by leveraging federal funding and avoiding distribution upgrades.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3445: Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

This bill changes the composition of New Jersey's State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. It reduces the number of public members from three to two, adds one representative from public school vocational programs in cosmetology, and one from private cosmetology schools. The bill also broadens the requirement for licensed professionals on the board to include any licensed cosmetology, barbering, or hairstyling practitioner (instead of specifying those professions), while maintaining requirements for two hair braiding shop owners/operators and one State executive department member. These changes directly affect who serves on the board, which oversees licensing and regulations for cosmetology professionals in New Jersey.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3405: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.

This bill requires contractors working on New Jersey public works projects to verify that each craft worker meets specific qualifications. Contractors must register electronically and confirm workers either completed a federally compliant apprenticeship program or have four years of documented work experience in their craft. Workers covered by union collective bargaining agreements (which determine prevailing wages) are exempt from these requirements. The law directly affects contractors and craft workers on state-funded construction projects by setting clear, verifiable standards for employment.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3403: Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams.

This bill requires sellers of real estate in New Jersey to disclose on the property condition disclosure form whether a dam exists on the property, its hazard classification, recent inspection results, and any associated legal obligations. Sellers must answer specific questions about dams (including "unknown" as an option) and explain "yes" responses. Buyers will be directed to a Department of Environmental Protection website with updated dam safety information, including hazard classifications and ownership responsibilities. The disclosure requirements apply to all property sales occurring 90 days after implementing regulations are finalized.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3386: Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.*

New Jersey Senate Bill S 3386 allows candidates and officeholders to use campaign funds for security expenses directly related to their political role. It permits spending on security devices (like alarms, cameras, and fencing), professional security services, and cybersecurity, but only for ongoing threats tied to their position. The bill caps physical security spending at $10,000 per candidacy and prohibits using funds for firearms, payments to immediate family, or general home improvements. All expenditures require documentation and must align with specific security needs, not property enhancements.