This bill provides a $4 million supplemental appropriation to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners for infrastructure development at Paterson Great Falls National Park. It specifically allocates funds to support sports, entertainment, and tourism facilities within the park, building on an existing $900,000 FY2026 appropriation. The funding requires approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting before use. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already approved under P.L.2025, c.392.
S 1269 requires producers of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS (chemicals used to provide specific features like water resistance) to provide written notice to purchasers at the time of sale. This notice must detail the specific PFAS chemicals used, their purpose, and the equipment’s PFAS content, with both producer and purchaser retaining copies for three years. The bill prohibits selling, manufacturing, or distributing such PFAS-containing firefighting PPE (like jackets, helmets, and gloves) starting two years after its effective date, though non-clothing items (e.g., breathing apparatus) are exempt until January 1, 2030. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, after being approved as P.L.2025, c.373.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families to create an educational fact sheet on water safety for parents and guardians. The fact sheet must cover reducing drowning risks, the value of swimming lessons, flotation device use, and monitoring water conditions. Public school districts must annually distribute the fact sheet to parents, while nonpublic schools are encouraged to do so. Additionally, school districts must publish an annual list of local swim lesson locations (including free/reduced-cost options) on their websites, compiled from voluntarily submitted locations.
This bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling to campus at least once per semester. The institutions must facilitate these visits to provide students and staff with information about gambling risks, counseling services, and self-exclusion programs for compulsive gambling. The mandate applies directly to all public higher education institutions in New Jersey and takes effect immediately. Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as part of P.L.2025, c.197, meaning it is now law.
This bill (S 3185) modifies how assessments are calculated for ambulatory care facilities in New Jersey. It requires facilities providing specific outpatient services (like surgery, MRI, or rehabilitation) to pay an assessment based on gross receipts, but exempts those with less than $300,000 in annual revenue. The assessment applies to facilities licensed for services listed in state regulations, excluding hospital off-site facilities. The bill was withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, c.336, meaning it became law through another legislative action.
S 1408 would have required New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to create or contract for an automated tracking system to monitor continuing education credits for professionals (like nurses, accountants, or real estate agents) who need such training to renew their licenses. The system would track each licensee's completed hours to help regulators verify compliance with continuing education requirements. However, this bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, because it was already approved as part of P.L.2025, c.315, making it redundant. The bill did not propose new policy changes but rather mandated an existing administrative process.
This bill (S 1397) revises New Jersey's workers' compensation law to change how employer-provided board and lodging is valued when calculating benefits. Currently valued at a fixed $25 per week, the bill would instead require the market value of such housing to be used (unless a different amount was agreed upon at hiring), except during periods of total temporary disability when the value is excluded from calculations. It directly affects workers receiving compensation who receive housing from their employer. The bill was withdrawn after being incorporated into P.L.2025, c.212, meaning the changes are now part of state law.
This bill classifies tianeptine (a medication sometimes misused for its opioid-like effects) as a Schedule II controlled substance in New Jersey, meaning it now requires a prescription for medical use and is strictly regulated. It directly affects individuals who possess or distribute tianeptine without authorization, including those misusing it recreationally. The key provision adds tianeptine explicitly to Schedule II, requiring prescriptions and making unauthorized possession a crime. The bill cites the Drug Enforcement Administration's concern about tianeptine's rapid rise in illicit use and associated health risks like respiratory depression and overdose. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.249, so it is now law.)
This bill provides a $3 million supplemental appropriation to New Jersey's State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are designated for specific operational needs including advanced training, equipment, vehicle purchases, software licenses, and staff mental health support to combat online child exploitation. The bill addresses rising incidents of internet-based child abuse, noting increased risks during events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and due to limited federal funding. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already covered by another enacted bill, P.L.2025, c.331.)
This bill (S 2952) was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was incorporated into enacted law (P.L.2025, c.314). It allows New Jersey municipalities to impose an employer payroll tax of up to 1% (with a 3% administrative fee option) on businesses operating within their borders. If a municipality has a median household income of $55,000 or more, all collected tax revenues must fund local schools through a special fund, with strict confidentiality rules protecting employer reporting data. The bill also clarifies tax obligations for out-of-state employees and prohibits duplicate tax payments across multiple municipalities.
S 2041 (now withdrawn as P.L.2025, c.239) establishes a limited license for New Jersey chiropractic medicine students in their final year or two semesters to participate in supervised clinical training ("preceptorship") under a State-licensed chiropractor. Students must apply for the license, pass a background check, pay a fee, and demonstrate good academic standing. The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners must set rules for preceptor qualifications, direct supervision (on-site guidance), and the scope of practice for these students, with the license expiring upon graduation. This bill aimed to create a pathway for final-year students to gain clinical experience under supervision before full licensure.
This bill, now law as P.L.2025, c.296, establishes a regulated system for psilocybin use in New Jersey to treat behavioral health conditions. It authorizes licensed psilocybin service centers to provide supervised sessions for adults 21+ with conditions like depression or anxiety, requiring trained facilitators and mandatory follow-up therapy sessions. The law creates licensing requirements for service centers, manufacturers, and facilitators, and mandates a state advisory board to oversee implementation. It directly affects New Jersey residents aged 21+ with behavioral health needs seeking this treatment option, while prohibiting access for minors and preventing illegal diversion.
