S 712 requires New Jersey's Department of State to create a public "Reproductive Health Travel Advisory" to help residents traveling while pregnant make informed decisions. The advisory will categorize all U.S. states using a color-coded system: "Blue" (full access without legal risk), "Yellow" (restricted access with potential legal consequences), and "Red" (extreme restrictions risking denial of emergency care). It will detail each state's laws on abortion bans, waiting periods, insurance coverage, and legal protections for patients and providers. The advisory must be posted on the state website and updated whenever another state changes its reproductive healthcare laws. This directly affects New Jersey residents who may need to travel during pregnancy for medical emergencies.
S 3173 requires defendants in damage-recovery lawsuits - including insurance companies - to be properly identified by their official legal names throughout all legal proceedings. Insurance companies must use their legally approved names (as filed with the Banking Commissioner), not assumed or fictitious names, in all court documents and at trial. The law also mandates that trial judges inform jurors of the correct legal name of any insurance company defendant. This applies to all such cases in New Jersey immediately upon enactment.
This bill (S 420) allows New Jersey municipalities holding regular elections in May to extend their early voting period from 4 days to 11 days before the election, if they adopt a local ordinance. It directly affects municipalities that conduct May municipal elections under the Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law. Key provisions include requiring early voting sites to be public facilities (like libraries or courthouses, not schools), setting location limits based on county voter counts (e.g., 5-10 sites for counties with over 150,000 voters), and mandating that sites be geographically accessible. The bill amends existing voting law to provide this flexibility for May municipal elections only.
SJR 30 designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about eczema - a skin condition affecting over 13% of New Jersey residents (and 32 million Americans) - and foster community support for those living with it. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with awareness activities. The bill has no funding or regulatory provisions; it is purely symbolic, calling for educational outreach to reduce stigma and improve understanding of the condition. This resolution was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Health Committee.
S 585, "The Voter Convenience Act," allows voters in New Jersey municipalities to cast ballots at any polling place within their town or city on election day, rather than being restricted to their assigned polling location. The bill requires county election officials to create uniform guidelines enabling this system, using existing electronic poll books to verify voter eligibility and provide the correct ballot for their district. It amends election statutes to update sample ballots with websites listing all available polling places in the municipality. This change directly affects all registered voters in New Jersey municipalities by increasing voting location flexibility on election day.
This bill allows tenants in New Jersey to pay rent into an escrow account or make repairs themselves and deduct costs from future rent when serious hazards like mold, broken heating, or unsafe stairs persist in their homes. Tenants must first notify their landlord and allow a reasonable time for repairs before using these options. The law protects tenants from eviction if they withhold rent for these specific safety issues or deduct repair costs up to four months' worth of rent.
This bill requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover ovulation-enhancing drugs and related medical services for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility. The legislation amends existing Medicaid statutes to explicitly include these fertility treatments under covered medical assistance, subject to federal law and state regulations. It directly affects Medicaid recipients in New Jersey who are seeking fertility treatments through medication administration. The bill does not specify which infertility diagnoses qualify or set limits on the number of treatments covered, leaving those details to be determined by the state Department of Health.
This bill authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates supporting the New Jersey Maritime Museum. Vehicle owners in New Jersey can apply for these plates by paying a $50 application fee plus an annual $10 fee, which are collected separately from standard registration costs. The revenue generated from these fees will be deposited into a dedicated fund to support and maintain the museum, with administrative costs for producing and publicizing the plates reimbursed from the initial fees. The Motor Vehicle Commission will work with the museum to design the plates and establish procedures for their issuance and renewal.
This bill designates April 10 of each year as "Dolores Huerta Day" in New Jersey to honor the legacy of Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor activist and civil rights leader. The resolution formally recognizes Huerta's contributions to organizing farm workers, advocating for social justice, and advancing equality for women and Latinos. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day through appropriate activities and programs. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill requires all new and existing residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in New Jersey to reserve at least 40 percent of their beds for individuals eligible for NJ FamilyCare, the state's Medicaid program. Facilities must meet this requirement within 12 months of initial licensure or license renewal and maintain it going forward. The Department of Health will not issue or renew licenses for facilities that fail to comply with this bed allocation mandate. The law applies to various types of residential treatment settings, including halfway houses, extended care facilities, and detoxification centers.
This bill extends Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey from the current 60-day period to 180 days. It directly affects pregnant women who qualify for Medicaid services by allowing them to continue receiving medical care and support for six months after giving birth instead of just two months. The change is made by amending the state's Medicaid law to update the definition of coverage duration for postpartum care. This policy adjustment aims to provide longer-term health support during the postpartum period without changing other eligibility requirements or program structures.
This bill creates a Restaurant Meals Program in New Jersey that allows homeless, disabled, or elderly SNAP recipients to use their benefits at approved restaurants instead of only purchasing groceries. The Department of Human Services will oversee the program, with county welfare agencies selecting participating restaurants based on local needs and administrative capacity. Institutions of higher education in eligible counties must apply to participate if they operate on-campus restaurants and must inform students about the program. The bill also requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on program participation and approved vendor locations.
