Bill A 1531 aimed to establish automatic renewal for off-track wagering licenses held by entities like the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. It amended existing law (P.L.2001, c.199) to clarify definitions related to off-track wagering systems, including terms like "off-track wagering licensee" and "account wagering system." The bill would have directly affected licensed operators of off-track wagering facilities by eliminating the need for separate renewal applications. However, it was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, because its provisions were already included in P.L.2025, c.302.
This bill establishes a 18-member Special Education Transportation Task Force to study and recommend best practices for transporting students with special education needs. The task force will focus on improving responses to medical and behavioral emergencies during transportation, safety protocols, access to necessary equipment, and communication with families. Composed of education officials, disability advocates, school staff, and parents, the group must submit its recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months of forming. The bill does not create new laws but sets a process for evaluating and improving existing transportation practices.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create a training program for municipal police departments to manage large gatherings (over 500 people) and "flash mobs" (50+ people organized via social media without advance notice, impacting safety). The training covers crowd control techniques, juvenile-specific approaches, social media response strategies, and inter-agency coordination. It also establishes protocols allowing local police to request state resources like mobile command units, social media monitoring tools, and additional personnel during such events. The bill, now effective as part of P.L.2025, c.246, directly affects municipal police departments across New Jersey.
This bill, now law as P.L.2025, c.272, provides employment protections for New Jersey paid first responders (including police, firefighters, EMTs, and 9-1-1 dispatchers) diagnosed with work-related PTSD. It prohibits employers from firing, harassing, or discriminating against employees who take leave for qualifying PTSD treatment, requiring reinstatement to their previous position after documented recovery. Employers violating these protections face civil fines ($5,000 for first violation, $10,000 for subsequent), court-ordered reinstatement, lost wages, and attorney fees. The law applies only when PTSD arises from on-the-job trauma or vicarious trauma experienced during official duties.
This bill (A 2364) requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to notify specific veteran organizations, county officers, and municipal registers when individuals are buried or cremated in state veteran cemeteries. It amends state law to mandate that the DVA provide these entities with the names of deceased veterans interred or cremated at state facilities. The key mechanism is a new notification requirement, ensuring these groups receive timely burial/cremation information. This affects veteran service organizations, local government officials, and municipal record-keepers who may need this data for community services or historical records. (Note: The bill was withdrawn as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.229.)
This bill requires health care professionals (such as doctors, midwives, and nurse practitioners) providing prenatal care to assess pregnant people for lead exposure risks and conduct blood lead screening when indicated. If a pregnant person has an elevated blood lead level, the professional must notify them in writing, explain the health risks of lead poisoning in plain language, and ensure children or household members under six are screened. The bill allows for written patient refusal of screening or if another provider has already completed the test. Laboratory results must be reported to health departments within five business days, with all data kept confidential and anonymized statistics used for public health purposes.
AJR 72 is a joint resolution recognizing the right to adequate food in New Jersey, not a binding law. It declares that all residents have the right to physical and economic access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food that meets nutritional needs, while defining key terms like "food sovereignty" and "sustainability." The resolution directs state, county, and municipal entities to prioritize this right in future policies - especially for underdeveloped communities - and coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to support local farming. It does not create new programs or legal obligations but serves as a guiding principle for future legislation. The resolution was withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, JR-19.
This bill (S 2182) would have permitted wineries holding specific licenses to sell their products by the glass for on-premise consumption in licensed salesrooms, expanding their direct-to-consumer sales options. It directly affected wineries operating under certain Class A or similar licenses that previously could not sell wine by the glass in their salesroom locations. The key provision amended existing license rules (R.S.33:1-10) to allow this type of sale, aligning winery sales rules more closely with those for breweries. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was superseded by the already-enacted P.L.2025, c.376.
This bill (S 732) requires New Jersey's Division of Housing and Community Resources (DCA) to create a single, user-friendly online application for all state residential utility assistance programs. It directs the DCA to work with state agencies and nonprofit energy assistance organizations to consolidate multiple separate applications into one website-based form. The bill affects residential customers seeking help with utility bills or energy efficiency programs, as well as state agencies and nonprofits administering these programs. The consolidated application must integrate both permanent and temporary assistance programs, streamlining access for residents. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.265, meaning it is now law.
S 2181 establishes the "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to improve collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts in New Jersey. The pilot program, operating for three years, requires joint development of workforce training with industry credentials, coordinated marketing, integrated funding planning, and performance tracking using metrics like employment rates and credential attainment. It designates community colleges and vocational schools as preferred providers for workforce training and adult literacy programs, targeting job seekers, workers, and public assistance recipients. The bill appropriates state funds from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund and Supplemental Workforce Fund to support the pilot, with annual progress reports required to the Governor and Legislature. (Note: This bill was withdrawn as approved under P.L.2025, c.375.)
This bill establishes new requirements for New Jersey charter schools, their governing boards, and charter management organizations (nonprofits operating multiple charters). It mandates that charter applications include detailed curriculum plans, staff qualifications, parental involvement strategies, and compliance with state academic standards. The bill also sets enrollment limits (max 500 students or 25% of a district's total), requires 51% support from staff and parents for existing public schools converting to charters, and defines charter management organizations under 501(c)(3) nonprofit rules. These provisions apply directly to all new and existing charter schools operating in New Jersey.
SJR 12 designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey to honor Officer Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died protecting the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day, commemorating Sicknick's 12-year service with the Capitol Police and his New Jersey roots. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a symbolic recognition of his sacrifice. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents by establishing an annual day of remembrance.
