New Jersey Bills

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2550: Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.

This bill requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to continue covering adult children with disabilities who are 26 or older, provided they cannot work due to a physical or intellectual disability and are financially dependent on their parent. It amends existing law to extend coverage beyond the standard age limit of 26 for this specific group, ensuring they maintain health insurance through their parent's plan. The bill prohibits denial of coverage based on factors like marriage, having a child, or school status, which commonly affected young adults with disabilities. This change directly impacts young adults with disabilities in New Jersey who would otherwise lose coverage at age 26 but meet the eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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

A 2746: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.

This bill provides educational support professionals (non-teaching school staff) with up to four years of seniority credit for active military service they completed, including service before starting their school job. To qualify, a professional must be declared eligible for federal veterans' benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The credit counts as if the professional were employed full-time during their military service, directly affecting their seniority calculations for school district benefits and job protections. The bill aligns seniority treatment for these staff with existing provisions for teaching staff.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

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

A 4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.

This bill requires contractors working on New Jersey public works projects to verify that all craftworkers meet minimum qualifications. Specifically, it mandates that contractors register electronically and provide proof that each journeyperson has either completed a registered apprenticeship program meeting federal standards or has four years of documented work experience (with union members under certain collective bargaining agreements exempt). The law also requires contractors to confirm they participate in approved apprenticeship programs for any craftworkers they employ. These requirements apply directly to contractors bidding on or performing state-funded construction projects.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3475: Permits DVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.

This bill allows New Jersey's Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to accept voluntary gifts, grants, or donations from the public and private sectors specifically for creating veteran suicide prevention public service announcements. Funds received must be deposited into a special nonlapsing fund managed by the State Treasurer and can only be used to produce these announcements. The bill directly affects the DVA, enabling it to expand its suicide prevention outreach efforts through external funding. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3621: Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.

This bill reduces the minimum annual thoroughbred race dates required for certain New Jersey racetracks under specific funding conditions. It lowers the current requirement of 141 dates to 25 dates if the state fails to appropriate the full $10 million purse subsidy for thoroughbred racing, or to 40 dates if the subsidy is between $5 million and $10 million. The change applies specifically to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetrack (thoroughbred) and also affects standardbred tracks at Meadowlands and Freehold Raceway, which can reduce their minimum dates to 75 with association consent. The policy directly impacts racetrack operators by linking their required race schedule to the state’s funding level for horse racing purse subsidies.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3612: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*

This bill prohibits New Jersey businesses from using consumers' personal data - including biometric information, genetic data, or details about protected characteristics like race, age, or gender - to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" (using algorithms to adjust prices based on personal data) and "surveillance pricing" (customizing prices based on tracking consumer behavior). The law does not prevent businesses from offering standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs. It directly affects all businesses selling merchandise or services to New Jersey residents and enforces penalties of up to $20,000 per violation under the state's Consumer Fraud Act.

Topics ✓ Technology

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

A 4357: Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*

This bill permanently requires New Jersey health insurance carriers to pay the same reimbursement rate for telemedicine and telehealth services as they do for in-person visits, provided the service is otherwise covered. It ensures patients face no higher deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for telehealth compared to in-person care. The law prohibits insurers from restricting where telehealth services can occur, limiting which technology platforms providers can use, or denying coverage for routine remote monitoring. It directly affects health insurance companies, healthcare providers offering telehealth, and patients receiving covered telehealth services. The policy change applies to all health benefits plans in New Jersey without time limits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

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

A 4096: Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.

This bill requires data center owners and operators in New Jersey to submit semi-annual reports to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) detailing their water and energy usage. The reports must include specific metrics like total energy consumption (including cooling), water sources, and efficiency calculations such as "water usage effectiveness" (water used per computing task) and "energy reuse factor" (heat reused outside the facility). Data centers that receive state financial incentives must also report additional sustainability metrics, including average cooling temperatures and renewable energy usage. The law applies to all data centers operating in the state, with initial reports due 3-6 months after the bill takes effect.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3411: Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.

New Jersey's S 3411 establishes a Social Media Research Center at a public four-year university to study social media's impact on youth mental health. The center will research risks like excessive use linked to depression (e.g., double risk after 3+ hours daily), develop safe social media courses for public schools, and make recommendations to address mental health challenges. It will administer a competitive grant program for external research, modeled on NIH standards, and require state agencies to share relevant data upon request. The center must report annually to the Governor and Legislature on its research, funding, and future plans. This bill directly affects New Jersey students, schools, and state agencies focused on youth health and safety.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

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

A 3381: Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.

This bill (A3381) updates definitions in New Jersey's occupational therapy licensure law by adding specific terms and clarifying existing ones. It defines key terms like "Continuing competence and professional development" (requiring evidence of ongoing education for license renewal) and "LGBTQIA+" for inclusivity. The changes directly affect licensed occupational therapists, assistants, and the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council in New Jersey. The bill primarily refines terminology and scope within the existing licensure framework without introducing new requirements or altering practice standards.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3413: "New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.*

S 3413, the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," requires online services likely accessed by minors to implement age-appropriate design standards. It directly affects major platforms with significant child users (like social media and gaming services), mandating default privacy settings that protect minors and prohibiting the use of their data for harmful purposes. Key provisions include designing products with children’s developmental needs in mind, preventing exposure to harmful content, and ensuring data practices don’t negatively impact minors’ well-being. The law adopts New Jersey’s version of an "Age-Appropriate Design Code" to create safer online experiences for children.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3306: Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.

This bill requires health clubs in New Jersey to provide written contracts that clearly state the total payment obligation upfront and disclose any security (like bonds or deposits) held to protect members. It limits health club service contracts to a maximum of three years and gives buyers a three-day window to cancel contracts without penalty by phone, mail, or online. If canceled within this period, members must receive a full refund within 30 days. The bill also mandates that contracts include specific cancellation notices in bold type, detailing how to cancel and the refund timeline.

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