New Jersey Bills

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3614: Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects.

This bill clarifies how school districts pay for non-resident students attending "renaissance school projects" in New Jersey. It requires a student's home district (where they live) to pay the nonprofit operator 95% of the district's per-pupil spending, plus specific state funds designated for security, special education, and preschool programs. The payment must be made in 12 equal monthly installments, covering both the base cost and associated categorical aid. This applies only to students not residing in the district where the school is physically located, while resident students' funding remains handled by their local district. The bill does not change academic requirements or eligibility for these school projects.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3387: Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.

S 3387 allows New Jersey National Guard members to transfer part of their tuition benefit to a spouse or dependent child. Currently, Guard members receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester at New Jersey public colleges. Under this bill, a spouse can receive the full benefit (100%, up to 16 credits), while a dependent child receives half (50%, up to 8 credits). To qualify, the spouse or child must be enrolled as a student and have applied for other available financial aid, and the member can only transfer the benefit to one person.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 18, 2026

AJR 93: Celebrates and commemorates Timbuctoo's 200th anniversary.

This joint resolution (AJR 93) formally celebrates and commemorates the 200th anniversary of Timbuctoo, an unincorporated African-American community in Westampton Township, New Jersey. It recognizes Timbuctoo’s historical significance as a settlement founded by formerly enslaved people in 1826, its role in the Underground Railroad, and its connection to Black heritage and resilience. The resolution directs copies to the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Advisory Committee and local historical groups, with no new policies or funding impacts. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations but honors the community’s legacy.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 18, 2026

AJR 139: Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. *

AJR 139 designates September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" and the last full week of September as "Deaf Awareness Week" in New Jersey. This resolution directly affects all New Jersey residents by establishing annual periods to increase public awareness about deaf culture, communication needs, and challenges faced by the estimated 850,000 residents with hearing loss in the state. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe these designations with appropriate activities. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote education about deaf issues, including sign language and accessibility barriers.

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 18, 2026

A 3882: Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain informational videos related to application, in prominent place on Internet website.*

This bill requires all New Jersey public schools to prominently display a direct link to the subsidized school meals application on their official websites. It directly affects public schools by adding this website posting requirement to existing rules about meal applications. The key provision mandates that schools place the link in a visible location on their internet sites, making it easier for families to access the application. This change aims to improve accessibility to school meal programs without altering eligibility rules or funding.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SJR 71: Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ.

This resolution (SJR 71) is a symbolic recognition by New Jersey of the Orange Heart Medal, which honors Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange. It does not create new benefits or legal changes but formally acknowledges the medal's purpose of recognizing veterans who suffered health impacts from Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. The resolution specifically honors veterans (or surviving spouses) who have received the medal from the private Orange Heart Medal Project, which has awarded approximately 4,000 medals since 2018. New Jersey follows Tennessee's 2019 example in expressing state support for these veterans' sacrifices.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1343: Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in career readiness or career, and technical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.*

This bill allows high school students aged 16-18 to earn graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education by completing a county fire academy course. To qualify, students must pass a junior firefighter exam and commit to two years of volunteer service at their local fire department. The policy amends New Jersey's education rules to accept fire academy completion as fulfillment of specific graduation requirements, directly affecting eligible students in participating school districts. It does not replace existing junior firefighter auxiliary programs.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3158: Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

This bill requires New Jersey to give specific payment options for three types of state payments. State employees can choose to receive net pay as paper checks instead of direct deposit. Unemployment claimants must be provided written notice of payment choices (debit card, direct deposit, or paper check) and can change their method by signing a form. Tax refund recipients must also be offered the option to receive refunds as paper checks. The law applies immediately to all affected payments.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1403: Establishes education requirements for certain officers of State Board of Medical Examiners.

This bill (S 1403) amends New Jersey law to require the president and vice president of the State Board of Medical Examiners to hold specific medical degrees: an M.D. (allopathic physician), D.O. (osteopathic physician), or D.P.M. (doctor of podiatric medicine). It directly affects the board's top officers by establishing these education requirements for their roles. The bill modifies existing provisions (R.S.45:9-2) to add this qualification standard, replacing the current unspecified requirement for these positions. The change takes effect four months after enactment to allow the board time to comply.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1819: Requires nonpublic school to forward student discipline records of students who transfer to public school.

This bill requires nonpublic schools (like private or religious schools) to share a student's disciplinary records with public school districts when the student transfers. Specifically, upon a public school's written request, nonpublic schools must provide all disciplinary information they have about the student and notify the district if they hold court or law enforcement records related to the student. No parental consent is needed to share these records, though nonpublic schools must inform parents or the student themselves about the transfer. The law applies to all nonpublic schools in New Jersey that serve grades K-12 and aims to align disciplinary record transfers with existing procedures for public school students.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1090: Creates crime of political violence and establishes training requirement for law enforcement.*

This New Jersey bill (S 1090) creates a new criminal offense called "political violence" for committing specific crimes - such as assault, kidnapping, or homicide - intentionally to interfere with or retaliate against someone because of their political affiliation (e.g., party membership) or political expression (e.g., attending protests or donating to campaigns). It requires law enforcement to provide training on this offense and establishes an independent "Political Violence Review Board" to collect data on cases, analyze potential disparities in how cases are handled based on factors like race or political affiliation, and publish annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. The bill also mandates separate sentencing for political violence and the underlying crime, and prohibits defenses based on mistaken political affiliation. This directly affects individuals committing such acts, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system in New Jersey.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 312: Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*

This bill requires all scrap metal businesses in New Jersey to conduct quarterly audits of their records to ensure prohibited items are not present on-site. It also mandates that businesses reduce fire risks by either employing fire suppression-trained staff or contracting with such personnel, and installing/maintaining remotely operable on-site fire suppression systems. Businesses have five years (until the first day of the 60th month after enactment) to install the required fire suppression systems. The bill directly affects scrap metal businesses operating in New Jersey and updates existing safety regulations under current law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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