New Jersey Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3946: Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *

This bill expands protections for victims of human trafficking and other sexual crimes by removing the statute of limitations for prosecuting these offenses. It establishes specialized human trafficking response teams and increases training requirements for professionals who may encounter trafficking situations. The legislation also appropriates $1 million to the Commission on Human Trafficking to support these initiatives. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to allow victims to testify via closed-circuit television in court to reduce trauma during legal proceedings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4762: Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.

This bill updates New Jersey's requirements for licensing nursing home administrators by establishing new eligibility criteria and application procedures. It directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed administrators and the Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board that oversees the process. Key provisions include raising the minimum age requirement to 21, mandating a bachelor's degree, and requiring either 1,750 hours of administrative internship or assistant administrator experience. The bill also introduces an electronic application system with transparency features, sets a two-year validity period for applications, and requires completion of 100 course hours in long-term care administration.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4066: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.

This bill requires the New Jersey State Department of the Treasury to create a list of unused state-owned land and buildings that are not currently generating revenue or serving a public purpose. State agencies must submit these lists every two years, after which officials will analyze each site to determine if it can be developed into low- or moderate-income housing. The final report detailing these findings will be sent to the Governor and the Legislature and made available online every two years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4801: Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

This bill establishes protections for large electricity customers in New Jersey who consume 50 megawatts or more at a single location. It requires that when the regional grid operator PJM orders load reductions or assigns long-term capacity costs due to these large customers, those obligations must be passed directly to the large customers rather than being spread across all New Jersey electricity users. To qualify for service, large-load customers must provide financial security to ensure their reliability costs do not affect other consumers and must submit detailed usage information to PJM. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will create specific rules to implement these requirements.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4057: Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act."

This bill amends New Jersey's "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act" to explicitly exempt rugs and fabrics intended solely for use inside vehicles from its regulations. The change clarifies that the law's definition of "carpet" does not cover interior vehicle materials such as those used in automobiles, vans, buses, aircraft, and light-duty trucks. By making this distinction, the legislation ensures that vehicle interior textiles are not subject to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that apply to other floor coverings. This adjustment affects manufacturers and suppliers of automotive textiles by excluding them from the act's compliance requirements.

Topics ✗ Environment

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4794: Permits Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with New Jersey Innovation Authority and New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board.

This bill allows the New Jersey Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with the New Jersey Innovation Authority and the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board. The legislation amends existing state laws to create an exception to confidentiality rules, permitting these specific agencies to receive tax information for their respective programs. The bill does not change the general confidentiality protections for taxpayer records but adds authorized recipients for data sharing purposes. It applies to tax data that these agencies may need to administer their programs, such as the Innovation Authority's initiatives or the Secure Choice savings program.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4666: Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions.*

This bill allows for-profit movie theaters in New Jersey to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages on their premises. The license would permit the sale of alcohol during the two hours before a first-run movie screening and throughout the screening itself, subject to approval by the municipal governing board and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Movie theaters must apply for this license annually and pay an initial fee of at least $210,000, which is reduced to $150,000 if 10 percent or more of the alcohol sold comes from local craft producers. The license is restricted to use only at the theater location and cannot be transferred to other premises.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2100: Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services.*

This bill (A 2100) expands the authority of educational research and services corporations in New Jersey. It allows these corporations - formed by public universities, colleges, and state-aided institutions - to act as lead agencies for procuring *any* goods, services, or public works, not just educational technology systems as previously permitted. This change applies to all member institutions (including schools, counties, municipalities, and local authorities) that join these corporations. The bill modifies existing law to remove the prior restriction on procurement scope, while requiring compliance with all state and local procurement rules.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3481: Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.

This bill adds a new fee for landlords filing eviction actions related to unpaid rent in New Jersey. It targets renters facing imminent homelessness due to inability to pay rent, requiring them to be New Jersey residents with income under 80% of area median income and not hiding assets. The bill also changes how mortgage-related homelessness assistance is provided, requiring it as a secured loan (not direct cash) for owner-occupied homes. Eligibility includes prioritizing vulnerable groups like seniors, disabled individuals, domestic violence victims, and families with children facing separation.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 3883: Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a web-based tool and mobile app to help residents meet new work requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP programs. It directs DHS to partner with the Governor's Office of Volunteerism to build a searchable database of approved volunteer opportunities that count toward the 80-hour monthly community service requirement for NJ FamilyCare (affecting 1.8 million recipients) and expanded SNAP work rules (affecting 425,000 households). The system will allow beneficiaries to find, register for, and document volunteer hours online, with annual audits to verify compliance. The law aims to prevent beneficiaries from losing coverage due to administrative hurdles under federal changes to these safety-net programs.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2159: Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders.

New Jersey's A-2159 requires parties in civil lawsuits to disclose third-party litigation funding agreements to the court and all parties at the time of filing or when the agreement is made. It defines "litigation funders" (excluding family, attorneys, banks, and nonprofits) and imposes fiduciary duties on them, banning funders from influencing case decisions or charging fees exceeding 25% of settlement/judgment amounts. The bill also prohibits funders from offering legal advice, securing waived damages, or assigning funding agreements, and makes violations unenforceable. This applies to all civil actions (excluding workers' compensation) and aims to increase transparency in funding arrangements for lawsuits. The bill is pending before the Assembly Financial Institutions Committee.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2380: Requires creation of license plates that allow disabled veterans to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disabilities.

This bill requires New Jersey to issue special license plates for veterans certified by the VA as having service-connected disabilities. The plates, displaying "Disabled Veteran" and a wheelchair symbol, allow these veterans to park in disability-reserved spaces without needing additional permits or placards. The plates are free, non-transferable, and must be displayed on the vehicle while parked. Misuse of the plates can result in revocation and forfeiture of the plate. The bill directly affects disabled veterans who meet federal VA certification criteria.

Topics ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

Andrea Katz (D) · 18 co-sponsors