This bill requires New Jersey county prosecutors to collect and report specific data about firearm-related incidents where no one suffered bodily injury. Prosecutors must provide details like incident location, date, charges filed, and whether the firearm use was lawful, regardless of case outcome. They must submit this data quarterly for three years to the Attorney General, who will compile and publish a public report online after the reporting period ends. The bill directly affects county prosecutors and the Attorney General’s office, focusing on gathering standardized data on non-injury firearm incidents.
This bill (S 756) mandates that health insurance plans in New Jersey (including hospital, medical, and health service corporation contracts) cover specific preventive services without requiring copayments or deductibles. It covers services rated "A" or "B" by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, CDC-recommended immunizations, pediatric preventive care per federal guidelines, and women’s preventive services. Plans must provide these services at least once annually within the calendar year (January 1-December 31), with coverage for out-of-network care if no in-network provider is available. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it had already been enacted as P.L.2025, c.386.
This bill expands New Jersey's certificate of need (CON) exemption list by adding specific protections for neonatal care services. It exempts hospitals providing inpatient maternity services from needing state approval when adding intermediate/intensive bassinets or increasing their neonatal care level designation (e.g., upgrading from basic to specialized care), regardless of existing CON status. However, reductions in bassinets or lower neonatal care designations still require CON approval. The change directly affects hospitals operating maternity units seeking to expand or enhance neonatal services. This policy simplifies regulatory steps for these specific expansions without altering other CON requirements.
S 2797 would have required New Jersey public school districts to teach cursive handwriting to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with a goal of achieving legible cursive writing proficiency by the end of third grade. The bill mandated incorporating specific activities and materials into the curriculum to develop students' ability to read and write cursive, citing research linking cursive instruction to improved cognitive, motor, and literacy skills - particularly for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. This bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already enacted through P.L.2025, c.284.
SJR 13 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice (July 27, 1953), specifically acknowledging the sacrifices of New Jersey residents who served. It directs the Adjutant General to distribute copies to New Jersey Korean War veteran associations. The bill does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely serves as a ceremonial recognition of the armistice and the state's veterans' service. This resolution is procedural and non-binding.
This bill (S 1287) sought to revise legal definitions related to waterfront workers in New Jersey, specifically clarifying terms like "longshoreman," "carrier," and "marine terminal" under existing law (P.L.2017, c.324). It would have directly affected how waterfront workers, carriers, and terminals are legally categorized for regulatory purposes. However, the bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, because the same definitions were already enacted in P.L.2025, c.333, making this bill redundant. No new policy changes were implemented, as the definitions were already in effect.
This bill established licensing requirements for scrap tire haulers (collectors/transporters) and permits for scrap tire storage/disposal facilities in New Jersey. It required haulers to obtain state licenses, maintain electronic tracking of tire movements, and provide $150,000 in financial assurance. The law also mandated that all scrap tires be transported only by licensed haulers to permitted facilities, with real-time digital tracking of shipments. Note: The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as P.L.2025, c.389, meaning its provisions are now part of state law.
S 1828 adjusts New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program by lowering the employee threshold for employer participation. Previously, employers with fewer than 25 employees were exempt, but this bill removes that exemption, requiring all employers with at least one employee in New Jersey to offer the program if they don't provide a retirement plan. The bill directly affects small businesses (previously exempt) and requires them to automatically enroll eligible employees into the state-run retirement savings program via payroll deductions. Key mechanisms include eliminating the 25-employee minimum, mandating automatic enrollment (with opt-out options), and allowing employees to set contribution levels up to IRS-deductible limits.
S 1663 requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to appoint an independent audit team each year to oversee post-election audits of voter-verifiable paper records for federal, state, and certain local elections. The bill mandates that audits use statistically rigorous methods (ensuring 99% confidence for statewide races, 90% for others) to verify election results without altering outcomes, covering at least 2% of election districts per county for qualifying races. It prohibits audit team members from having ties to political campaigns, the Secretary's office, or voting system vendors. The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as P.L.2025, c.258, meaning it is no longer active legislation.
S 745 allows energy companies to build transmission and distribution infrastructure (like power lines or underground cables) on preserved farmland - land protected by agricultural easements - under strict conditions. It requires owner approval, limits projects to a 50-foot right-of-way near farmland edges, and mandates specific installation methods (e.g., trenches deeper than 3 feet) to minimize agricultural disruption. Projects meeting these rules receive automatic approval, while others require a committee review focusing on balancing farm use and energy needs. The bill became law as part of P.L.2025, c.390 after being withdrawn from the legislative process.
This bill (S 185) allows specific government-owned snow and ice removal vehicles operated by New Jersey state, local, or regional agencies to display both amber and green warning lights during hazardous operations. It amends existing law to permit green lights (in addition to required amber lights) only when these vehicles are actively removing ice/snow and creating traffic hazards requiring unusual care. The green lights must be used alongside standard amber warning lights and are restricted to authorized vehicles engaged in snow/ice removal work. The bill was withdrawn after being approved in P.L.2025, c.209.
This bill allows New Jersey state, municipal, and county employers to automatically enroll employees in retirement savings plans (deferred compensation plans), with employees able to opt out or choose different contribution levels. It requires employers to set a default savings rate that may increase over time and provide clear notice about enrollment options. Union-represented employees require negotiated terms for enrollment details, rather than automatic enrollment without input. The bill was enacted as law (P.L.2025, c.358) after being introduced and withdrawn in 2026.
