New Jersey Bills

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 3991: Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.*

This bill requires New Jersey state agencies, municipalities hosting World Cup venues, and the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports on implementing human rights commitments made in the 2021 NY/NJ Human Rights Report. State agencies must submit an initial report within 30 days of the bill's enactment and a final report by July 19, 2026, detailing actions taken to protect workers' rights, prevent discrimination, ensure safety, and uphold anti-trafficking measures. Municipalities must create and submit local human rights plans by the same initial deadline, guided by FIFA's 2024 Human Rights Framework, and provide a final implementation evaluation by the 2026 World Cup's conclusion. The bill focuses on documenting progress on existing commitments - rather than creating new policies - to safeguard residents, workers, and visitors during the event.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2197: Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.

This bill establishes a Women's Menstrual Health Program within New Jersey's Department of Health to identify and assist patients experiencing symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The program requires the Department to provide evidence-based education and training for healthcare providers, emergency staff, and the public on menstrual health screening and care. It also mandates the creation of online resources, including clinical guidelines for screening, referral, and treatment, and public educational materials about these conditions. The program directly affects individuals with symptoms of endometriosis or PCOS, aiming to improve access to appropriate care through standardized resources and provider education.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1212: Modifies matching grant criteria for New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust accounts.

This bill modifies New Jersey's NJBEST educational savings program to expand eligibility for matching grants. Taxpayers with gross income of $75,000 or less who open an NJBEST account will now qualify for a dollar-for-dollar match on **all initial deposits** (not just the first deposit), up to a total $750 grant. The change clarifies that all initial contributions to the account - within the $750 cap - will be matched, whereas current law only referenced "the initial deposit." It directly affects low-to-moderate-income New Jersey residents opening these accounts for education savings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2199: Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

This bill requires New Jersey's child abuse reporting hotline (maintained by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency) to provide callers with information about available resources for victims and their families. The hotline must now include details about community services such as counseling, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, in-home support, foster care, and residential care. It directly affects families reporting or experiencing child abuse by connecting them to immediate support options. The policy change amends existing law to ensure victims and families are informed about these resources during hotline interactions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 3571: Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.

Bill A 3571 allows counties, municipalities, and local agencies (like economic development organizations) to form regional partnerships for joint economic planning. These partnerships can include businesses, schools, nonprofits, and other local entities to develop strategies for attracting new businesses, retaining existing ones, redeveloping areas, and sharing project costs. Partnerships may access loans or matching grants for marketing, advertising, and business support programs. The bill also permits local governments to create alternative agreements for economic development, requiring approval from the Local Finance Board. (Bill A 3571, introduced January 13, 2026)

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1295: Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.

This bill (A1295) prohibits New Jersey local government agencies from hiring individuals who are currently on paid leave from another local government agency in a different county or municipality. It directly affects local hiring practices by preventing cross-jurisdictional employment while an employee remains on paid leave elsewhere. The key provision amends the Local Government Ethics Law to explicitly ban such employment for full-time or part-time positions. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026. It addresses a specific hiring scenario without altering broader ethics rules.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2195: Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Education (DOE) to create and distribute annual guidelines for school districts and colleges. The guidelines must include research-backed materials on vaping's health risks (lung effects, mental health, comparison to smoking, dangers to pregnant people and children), age-appropriate anti-vaping campaigns, decision-making tools to resist peer pressure, and promotional materials for students from middle school through college. Schools and colleges must use these guidelines to implement campus anti-vaping programs. The DOH and DOE will update the guidelines yearly and post them online with additional resources.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2205: Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.

Bill A 2205 requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Health (working with the Attorney General) to create clear, easily understandable signs for emergency rooms. These signs must display VCCO services/benefits, contact details, and how to file a compensation claim. The bill mandates posting these signs in all general hospital emergency departments and satellite emergency departments, with electronic displays permitted. It aims to make VCCO information more accessible to individuals who may qualify for victim compensation after crimes. The bill takes effect four months after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1205: Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute a client satisfaction survey to individuals using support coordination services. The survey will rate agencies on a 1-5 star scale based on client feedback, with results updated quarterly and published online. Support coordination agencies - which help people with developmental disabilities access medical, social, and educational services - are directly affected by this new rating system. The policy mandates transparency in service quality without altering existing support structures.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2256: Concerns "Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program."

This bill establishes a three-year "Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program" administered by New Jersey's Attorney General to provide trauma-informed restorative justice services for survivors of sexual violence, including those who chose not to report the crime to police. It requires the Attorney General to partner with organizations specializing in trauma care (not affiliated with law enforcement) to design and run the program, emphasizing survivor autonomy - participants may join or leave at any time - and mandates strict confidentiality for all communications related to the program, protecting them from use in court. The program will serve survivors statewide (replacing the prior requirement for specific county locations) and must be evaluated within 90 days of completion, with a report recommending whether to continue, expand, or make it permanent. The bill amends existing law by removing the requirement to compensate partner organizations and updating service delivery parameters.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2777: The "New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act;" permits online foreclosure sales for real property.

The New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act permits sheriffs and other officials to conduct foreclosure sales of real property online instead of in person. It requires counties to contract with vendors for these sales under specific terms, including a $1,000 fee cap per auction, mandatory public bid visibility during the sale, and identity verification for bidders. The bill mandates that vendors must maximize recovery for debtors and lenders, collect detailed information from successful bidders (including sanctions list checks), and handle funds securely. This change directly affects sheriffs, county vendors, and bidders by establishing a standardized online process for foreclosure sales.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 3390: Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to create and maintain a public online portal on its website. The portal must provide accessible, annual updates of non-confidential licensing data, including application counts, processing times, active license numbers by county, exam pass rates, and consumer complaint statistics. Users can sort this data by profession or license type and view year-over-year comparisons. All data shared must comply with existing open records laws and privacy protections, ensuring only publicly disclosable information is made available.

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