New Jersey Bills

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

AR 146: Recognizes Judea and Samaria as ancestral homeland of Jewish people.

This Assembly Resolution formally recognizes Judea and Samaria as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people and rejects the use of the term "West Bank" for the region. The bill directs state officials to use the names Judea and Samaria in all official communications, documents, and references regarding the area. By doing so, the resolution affirms the historical, biblical, and legal significance of the region to Jewish heritage and identity without creating any new laws or changing government policy.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5300: Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.

This bill directs the New Jersey State Police to create a new community policing unit designed to build trust and transparency with the public. The unit will work with local agencies and community groups to address crime and quality of life issues, while also implementing recruitment practices aimed at increasing racial and ethnic diversity. Additionally, the legislation mandates biennial training for all troopers on inclusive communities and requires each officer to complete a minimum number of community engagement hours annually. To ensure accountability, the Superintendent of State Police must submit an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature detailing the unit's activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5299: Requires local budgets to be prepared using generally accepted accounting principles.

This bill requires local governments in New Jersey to prepare their budgets using generally accepted accounting principles to improve financial transparency. It mandates that the Local Finance Board establish a uniform double-entry bookkeeping system for all local units and requires specific authorities, such as parking and sewerage boards, to hire certified public accountants for annual audits. Additionally, the bill sets strict deadlines for completing and filing these financial reports with both the local governing body and the state Division of Local Government Services. These changes directly affect counties, municipalities, and various municipal authorities by standardizing how they track and report their finances.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5303: Imposes restrictions on the use of expunged records.

This bill restricts how criminal records that have been expunged can be shared or used in New Jersey. It makes it a crime for any individual or organization to reveal the existence of an expunged arrest or conviction and holds record-keeping businesses responsible for immediately removing such data from their systems. The law also requires these businesses to provide a free way for people to correct their records and imposes fines of up to $5,000 for those who knowingly distribute expunged information. Additionally, the bill clarifies that agencies are not liable if they fail to remove records due to errors by law enforcement, while also protecting the privacy of license applicants by limiting the public disclosure of their home addresses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5316: Establishes five-year "New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Workforce Transition Act."

This bill creates the New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Workforce Transition Act to help workers whose jobs are lost or changed due to the adoption of artificial intelligence. It defines an "AI-displaced worker" as someone involuntarily separated from their job because an employer implemented AI systems that eliminated or reduced their role. The legislation establishes a dedicated funding account within the existing Workforce Development Partnership Fund to support transition programs. A key provision is the creation of an "adaptive capacity index" that measures a worker's ability to handle job loss based on factors like age, savings, location, and skill transferability. The act aims to prioritize support for workers with high AI exposure and low adaptive capacity, such as older administrative staff in rural areas, rather than treating all affected workers equally.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5321: Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations.

This bill allows qualifying nonprofit organizations to receive full funding from the Green Acres Fund for projects on state-owned land, removing the usual requirement for them to contribute matching funds. It specifically applies to groups seeking grants for the development, capital repair, or improvement of state property used for purposes like education, research, or recreation. By eliminating the matching fund rule, the legislation enables these nonprofits to utilize state resources entirely to maintain and upgrade facilities without needing to secure additional private or public contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5301: Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.

This New Jersey bill requires most health insurance plans to cover the cost of diapers when a doctor deems them medically necessary for a patient. The law applies to a wide range of insurance types, including hospital and medical service contracts, individual policies, group plans, and small employer benefits. To ensure quick access to care, the bill mandates that insurers must pay for these medically necessary diapers without requiring prior approval or other administrative hurdles.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5297: Requires parties in arbitration hearings to be represented by attorneys in certain circumstances.

This bill requires parties involved in arbitration hearings regarding personal injury protection benefits to be represented by a licensed New Jersey attorney. The cost of hiring this attorney must be paid by the party seeking representation, while individuals choosing to represent themselves are exempt from this rule. The law will only apply to arbitration cases that are started after the bill takes effect 90 days following its enactment.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5315: Establishes "Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act"; provides eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit at no cost.

This bill creates the Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act to automatically grant eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit when they join public service roles in New Jersey. To qualify, a veteran must have received an honorable discharge and been awarded a Combat Action Ribbon or an equivalent decoration by the U.S. Armed Forces. The program applies to members of the Judicial, Police and Firemen's, Public Employees', State Police, and Teachers' pension systems and eliminates the usual financial cost of buying back military service time. The Department of Veterans Affairs will verify eligibility and ensure the credit is applied without requiring any payment from the veteran.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5313: Requires safety inspection for certain motor vehicles.

This bill requires most motor vehicles registered in New Jersey to undergo annual safety inspections, with specific exemptions for motorcycles, historic cars, collector vehicles, and heavy trucks over 8,500 pounds. The inspection process will verify that vehicles have essential safety equipment like working lights, seatbelts, and tires, as well as valid credentials including driver's licenses and insurance. The state commission will establish rules to designate which vehicles qualify as collector cars based on factors such as age and mileage, and it may allow vehicles inspected and passed in other states to be recognized as compliant. Additionally, the law gives the commission authority to exclude certain vehicle categories from inspection if there is a valid reason, provided this does not prevent the state from meeting federal environmental standards.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

AJR 189: Designates calendar week that includes September 10th of each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" in NJ.

This bill designates the week containing September 10th of each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" throughout New Jersey. The primary mechanism is a formal resolution that requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the week with awareness activities and programs. By establishing this official observance, the legislation aims to raise community awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding suicide without creating new funding or operational requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 23, 2026

A 5319: Eliminates fee on electronic transfer of funds into incarcerated persons' accounts; makes appropriation.

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Corrections and the Youth Justice Commission to stop charging fees when families send money electronically to incarcerated individuals and youth. It mandates that all correctional facilities, including private ones, allow deposits through online platforms, mobile apps, or phone calls without transaction costs. To fund this change, the legislation authorizes the state to provide necessary money from the General Fund to both agencies. The rules must apply uniformly across all facilities in the state, and the law will take effect thirteen months after being passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

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