This bill clarifies that home improvement and home elevation contractors in New Jersey must be licensed by the state board or work under a licensed supervisor. It directly affects contractors performing services like home repairs, renovations, or elevation work, requiring them to comply with these licensing rules. The key provision states that unlicensed individuals cannot perform these services unless supervised by a licensed contractor. The bill aims to ensure contractors meet state licensing standards, though it was withdrawn as redundant after similar requirements were enacted in 2025.
This bill (S 194) modifies how New Jersey allocates state aid to school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services (like speech correction, examinations, and supplementary instruction) to students attending nonpublic schools. It establishes a new formula for calculating aid amounts based on historical service data, requires annual reporting of eligible students, and mandates districts to budget for these services using state aid. The changes directly affect nonpublic school students needing these services and the local school districts responsible for delivering them. Note: This bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as part of P.L.2025, c.252.
S 2630 creates a $1.5 million grant program administered by New Jersey's Division of Local Government Services to help municipalities and counties improve operational efficiency. Local governments can apply for grants up to $150,000 (for counties) or $100,000 (for municipalities), with the recipient required to contribute 25% of the grant amount. The program funds efficiency reviews conducted by licensed consultants, focusing on shared services, cost savings, and service delivery improvements. Recipients must submit detailed reports on fund use, achieved savings, and operational changes within one year, with results compiled into public reports for the legislature.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to establish dedicated "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" and adopt comprehensive "Homeless Housing Plans" to address homelessness. Municipalities would create these trust funds using a new fee (collected by the municipality) and other local funds, which must be spent within four years on housing homeless individuals, preventing homelessness, and related services like emergency shelter support. Each municipality must form a task force - including people experiencing homelessness, community organizations, and local officials - to guide fund usage, measure outcomes, and report annually. The funds cannot pay municipal debts, and unspent money after four years transfers to the state for community-based housing initiatives.
S 2863 (now withdrawn) established new criminal penalties for recklessly discharging a firearm with live ammunition. It creates a misdemeanor for a first offense, a fourth-degree crime for a second offense, and a third-degree crime for a third or subsequent offense. The bill increases penalties if the discharge occurs within 100 yards of schools, occupied buildings, or child care facilities. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was incorporated into another law (P.L.2025, c.364), meaning it did not become effective.
S 450 would make it a fourth-degree crime in New Jersey to use signal jammers that block cell phone signals, GPS, or emergency communications. The bill expands existing state law to specifically prohibit interfering with radio communications licensed under federal law (such as cell networks) and using scanning receivers designed to intercept cellular transmissions. This aligns New Jersey's penalties with federal prohibitions (47 U.S.C. §§ 301 and 333), which already ban signal jamming. The law targets devices that disrupt authorized communications, including those used to block emergency services or prevent calls/texts.
This bill allows New Jersey pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and emergency HIV exposure medication (PEP) without a specific patient prescription under certain conditions. It directly affects HIV-negative individuals seeking prevention services who meet screening criteria, such as recent negative HIV tests and no contraindications. Pharmacists must complete training, verify patient eligibility using CDC guidelines, provide counseling, and document services, while also notifying primary care providers. The bill additionally requires health insurers to cover these medications under prescription benefits. This aims to improve access to timely HIV prevention by expanding pharmacists' role within established clinical protocols.
New Jersey's S 1806 modifies pretrial release procedures for defendants charged with firearm offenses. It allows courts to extend the standard 48-hour decision timeline by up to seven additional days when a prosecutor requests more time for firearms ballistic analysis. This provision applies only to cases involving the use or possession of a firearm and does not change release standards. The bill aims to ensure courts have complete firearms evidence before deciding pretrial release.
This New Jersey bill (S 2643) amends charter school laws to clarify enrollment rules, student placements, and reporting requirements. It requires charter schools to admit all students without discrimination (except for grade-level or program-specific limits), prioritize local students with random selection for oversubscribed seats, and establish procedures for non-resident enrollment. The bill also mandates charter schools to appoint student placement liaisons who track student transitions, conduct exit interviews for non-graduating students, and report exit data (like reasons for leaving) in annual reports. The bill was withdrawn after becoming law as P.L.2025, c.276.
This bill (S 2645) corrects an error in the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget by reassigning $25,000 in Community Resources funding from "American Legion Post 46" (which is not located in New Jersey) to the Neptune American Legion Post #346 in Neptune Township, New Jersey. It amends the appropriations act to specify this funding under the Grants-in-Aid line item for "05 Neptune American Legion Post #346." The change ensures state funds designated for local community services reach the correct New Jersey organization. This is a procedural correction to the budget, not a new policy.
This bill eliminates a $15 fee for special license plates for New Jersey firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads. It directly affects volunteer, partially compensated, and compensated members of these emergency services who currently pay the $15 fee on top of standard vehicle registration costs. The key change removes this additional charge, meaning applicants will pay only standard registration fees for the plates. The bill maintains existing requirements, including annual renewal and proof of active membership.
S 3020 requires New Jersey health insurance plans to cover all childhood immunizations recommended by the state Department of Health (DOH) without patients paying copays or deductibles. The DOH bases these recommendations on the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the bill updates state law to align insurance coverage with these guidelines. Insurers must provide this coverage as part of preventive care and notify policyholders in writing of any changes to immunization coverage. This applies to all health insurance plans offering medical benefits in New Jersey, directly affecting insurers and policyholders.
