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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 8, 2026

A 2406: Requires DEP to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities.

This bill would require New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate scrap metal processing facilities under the same rules that apply to recycling centers. It defines "scrap processing facility" as a commercial operation handling metal for resale and mandates that the DEP oversee these facilities as if they were recycling centers, despite the current definition excluding them from that category. This change would directly affect scrap metal businesses by subjecting them to identical environmental and operational standards as recycling centers. The bill amends existing law to extend the DEP's regulatory framework for recycling centers to cover scrap metal processing activities.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates DEP regulation of scrap metal facilities under recycling center rules, extending environmental oversight to prevent pollution and ensure proper waste handling.95% confidence
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)
in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 8, 2026

A 4103: Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse.

This bill (A4103) requires a construction permit for certain asbestos-related work on single-family homes, duplexes, or townhouses. It applies to activities like repairing, removing, or encapsulating asbestos-containing material (defined as materials with over 1% asbestos by weight) on the interior or exterior of these properties. The permit is required in addition to other existing permits, but work involving less than 1,000 square feet of asbestos material is exempt. The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt rules to implement these requirements, effective three months after enactment.
Linda Carter (D) Katie Brennan (D)
in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 8, 2026

A 4492: "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.

The "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act" (A4492) prohibits landlords in New Jersey from threatening to disclose or disclosing a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status to force them out of housing, or from using that status as a basis for eviction. It bans evictions solely or partially tied to immigration status and allows tenants to sue for up to $2,000 per violation, plus damages and legal fees. The bill also blocks courts from inquiring into a tenant’s immigration status during housing rights cases, except in limited circumstances like federal program compliance. It directly affects residential tenants (particularly immigrant communities) and landlords, while clarifying that landlords may still request standard financial or identity verification for legitimate rental purposes.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits immigration-based evictions and strengthens tenant rights, preventing discrimination in housing as per bill's explicit protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits landlords from using immigration status for eviction, protects tenants' rights, and allows legal action for violations, directly advancing immigrant protections in housing.95% confidence
Gabe Rodriguez (D) Eliana Pintor Marin (D) Gary Schaer (D) Ellen Park (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 8, 2026

A 4458: Requires establishment of Public Housing Hotline Pilot Program in Bureau of Housing Inspection to enable certain public housing occupants to lodge complaints concerning living conditions.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Bureau of Housing Inspection to create a 24/7 toll-free hotline and a statewide database for public housing residents to report health, safety, or living condition issues. The hotline must offer English and Spanish support, protect caller anonymity, and provide referrals. The database will track verified complaints by facility, complaint types, corrective actions taken, and response times, then publish this data online for public access. It directly affects residents in public housing covered under the federal Housing Act of 1937, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in addressing housing conditions.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates hotline/database for public housing residents to report living condition issues, strengthening tenant protections and accountability through transparent complaint tracking.95% confidence
Maureen Rowan (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 631: Requires BPU to establish distributed energy storage incentive program.*

S 631 creates a pilot program offering financial incentives to New Jersey residents and businesses for installing energy storage systems, like batteries or solar-plus-storage setups. It provides two types of support: a one-time upfront payment to cover installation costs based on storage capacity (kWh), and recurring performance payments to compensate owners for grid benefits like stabilizing electricity supply. The program prioritizes low-income households and communities designated as "overburdened" by reserving at least one-third of upfront incentives for them. Eligible systems must be new (operational after the program starts) and either customer-owned (behind the meter) or utility-owned (in front of the meter). The Board of Public Utilities will design the program within 90 days of the bill’s effective date.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates financial incentives for energy storage systems (batteries/solar-plus-storage) to promote renewable integration, grid stability, and prioritize low-income communities, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Bob Smith (D) Linda Greenstein (D)
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 2357: Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders.

New Jersey's S 2357 requires parties in civil or administrative lawsuits to disclose any third-party funding agreements upfront - when filing a complaint or when the agreement is made. It directly affects plaintiffs, their attorneys, and third-party funders who pay legal costs in exchange for a share of settlement money. The bill mandates that funders act in the client’s best interest (a fiduciary duty), caps their fees at 25% of settlement proceeds (with total fees for funders and attorneys limited to 50%), and bans funders from influencing case decisions or offering legal advice. Funders must also be jointly liable for court costs or sanctions related to the funded case.
John McKeon (D) Joe Lagana (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 302: Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities.

This bill requires water utilities in New Jersey that use smart meters to send residential customers monthly notifications about their water usage. Notifications must include the cost (in dollars) and volume (in gallons) of water used during the billing cycle, up to two days before the notice is sent. Customers can also opt to set spending thresholds for alerts or receive comparisons of their current usage to prior cycles. Utilities must provide initial sign-up instructions and obtain prior consent for text message notifications, and bills must display previous/current charges and differences. The law applies to all water public utilities, local authorities, and municipal utilities serving residential smart meter customers.
Shirley Turner (D) Angela McKnight (D)
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 1650: Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.

New Jersey's S 1650 creates a program to reimburse school districts for costs incurred when expanding local food sourcing beyond current levels for students. It directly affects eligible school districts participating in state meal programs (like National School Lunch) that submit plans to increase local food procurement - such as adding more locally grown fruits, vegetables, or meats - above their baseline levels. The bill appropriates $4.5 million annually to cover "eligible costs" like new sourcing efforts, excluding fluid dairy milk and routine procurement at existing levels. Reimbursements are distributed via the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Fund, administered by the Department of Agriculture. This policy change aims to strengthen local food systems in schools while clarifying what costs qualify for funding.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $4.5M to reimburse school districts for local food procurement costs, directly funding school meal programs under education.90% confidence
Shirley Turner (D) Andrew Zwicker (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

SJR 43: Celebrates and commemorates Timbuctoo's 200th anniversary.

This resolution (SJR 43) formally celebrates Timbuctoo’s 200th anniversary as a historic African-American community in Westampton Township, New Jersey. It commemorates Timbuctoo’s founding in 1826 by formerly enslaved people, its role on the Underground Railroad, and the 1860 "Battle of Pine Swamp" where residents protected freedom seekers. The resolution directs copies to the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Advisory Committee, Timbuctoo Advisory Committee, and Timbuctoo Historical Society, with immediate effect. It does not create new laws or alter policies but recognizes the community’s resilience and historical significance.
Troy Singleton (D)
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 2994: Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *

This bill creates New Jersey's first dedicated State Board of Midwifery to regulate midwifery practice, replacing oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners. It establishes licensing for three midwifery roles (certified midwife, certified nurse midwife, certified professional midwife) and requires the new board to issue biennial licenses, set qualifications, and enforce standards. The board will consist of 13 members, including midwives, physicians, and a public member, with rules to be finalized within six months. This directly affects midwives practicing in New Jersey and aims to modernize regulations outdated since the 1800s.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated midwifery licensing board and standards, enhancing regulatory oversight for healthcare professionals and improving access to midwifery services within healthcare framework.95% confidence
Joe Vitale (D)
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 1404: Broadens scope of information sharing and civil immunity therefor, related to insurance fraud.

S 1404 expands the types of information insurance companies and fraud detection organizations can legally share to prevent insurance fraud. It specifically allows sharing details about "adverse underwriting decisions" (like coverage denials, rate increases, or failed applications) between insurers, agents, and insurance-support organizations. The bill also provides legal protection (civil immunity) for entities that share this information in good faith. This directly affects insurers, agents, and insurance-support organizations involved in fraud investigations. The changes aim to improve fraud detection without exposing information sharers to lawsuits.
Joe Lagana (D) Troy Singleton (D)
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 2215: Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.

S 2215 creates a three-year pilot program in New Jersey that allows commercial farms to claim tax credits for donating edible fruits and vegetables to qualified charities. Farms can receive a credit equal to 50% of the wholesale value of their donations (capped at $5,000 per donation period), provided they obtain written verification from the charity detailing the donation. The program is limited to $100,000 in total tax credits per fiscal year and requires farms to submit charity verification forms to the Department of Agriculture for approval. This directly affects commercial farm operators in New Jersey who donate surplus produce to eligible charities, offering a financial incentive to reduce food waste while supporting community food programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits (50% of donation value) to farms, reducing their tax burden and incentivizing charitable donations - direct tax relief aligned with support indicators.95% confidence
Teresa Ruiz (D) Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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