New Jersey Bills

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 1289: Requires AOC, in conjunction with State Parole Board, to conduct comprehensive study on Megan's Law.

This bill requires New Jersey's Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and State Parole Board to conduct a comprehensive study on Megan's Law implementation. The study will examine sex offender registration procedures, tier designation systems, community notification processes, and the effectiveness of the public Internet registry. It specifically reviews how county prosecutors and courts determine risk levels and notification requirements for all registered sex offenders since Megan's Law began. The AOC and Parole Board must submit findings and recommendations within 12 months, including whether a central agency should manage the law and standardize procedures. The bill replaces a previous study mandate that was never completed.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 200: Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.

New Jersey's S 200 would allow juveniles (under 18) to be tried as adults for terrorism and human trafficking offenses, regardless of their age. Currently, juveniles must be at least 15 to face adult prosecution for most serious crimes; this bill removes that age requirement specifically for terrorism and human trafficking. The court must still determine probable cause that the juvenile committed the offense (as an adult would) and that the circumstances and severity warrant the waiver. This change applies only to these two offenses and does not alter the waiver process for other crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 2353: Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.

This bill establishes a statewide stockpile of essential medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies to be managed by New Jersey's Department of Health in collaboration with the State Office of Emergency Management. It requires the creation of guidelines for procuring, managing, and distributing these supplies during public health emergencies, outbreaks, or natural disasters, with priority given to rural and medically underserved areas. The stockpile will include a "virtually sequestered buffer" managed by private vendors to prevent expiration and ensure availability. The bill appropriates state funds from the General Fund to implement this program, which would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 2566: Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting human trafficking crimes in New Jersey. It amends state law (N.J.S.2C:1-6) to allow prosecutors to bring charges for human trafficking offenses at any time, removing the current 5-year deadline. The change directly affects victims of human trafficking and prosecutors, ensuring cases can be pursued regardless of how much time has passed since the crime occurred. This policy change specifically targets human trafficking crimes listed under N.J.S.2C:11-3 and N.J.S.2C:11-4, aligning them with other crimes like murder that already have no time limits for prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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

A 5226: Requires employees who do not select or waive coverage to be enrolled in lowest cost SHBP or SEHBP health plan.

This bill requires state and school employees in New Jersey who do not actively choose or waive health insurance to be automatically enrolled in the plan with the lowest overall costs. An Evaluation Committee, working with the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission, will determine which plan offers the lowest combined costs for both members and the government before each plan year begins. If no single plan minimizes costs for both parties simultaneously, employees will be enrolled in the option that is cheapest for the government. The legislation also allows these commissions to adjust the selected plan at any time during the year if cost conditions change.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4433: Exempts Purple Heart recipients from payment of motor vehicle registration, driver's license, and identification card fees.

This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients in New Jersey from paying fees for motor vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and identification cards. It achieves this by amending existing state laws to remove the requirement for these specific groups to pay standard administrative charges. The legislation directly affects veterans who have received the Purple Heart medal, allowing them to obtain necessary identification documents without the associated costs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4432: Requires MVC to utilize legal name including roman numerals on certain documents issued by MVC.

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to display a person's legal name, including any Roman numerals, on various driver's licenses and identification cards. It directly affects individuals whose official names contain Roman numerals, ensuring these characters are not omitted from their documents. The law mandates that applicants provide standard proof of identity, age, and residence to receive licenses with their full names intact. By overriding previous rules that might have excluded such characters, the bill ensures accurate representation of legal names on state-issued IDs.

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

A 5233: Allows rounding for cash transactions.

This bill establishes specific rounding rules for cash transactions in New Jersey to assist businesses as the penny production ends. It requires that prices ending in one or two cents be rounded down to the nearest ten cents, while those ending in three or four cents round up to the nearest five cents, with similar adjustments for higher cent values. These rules apply only to cash payments and do not affect transactions made with cards or other non-cash methods. Businesses that violate these rounding guidelines face escalating civil penalties for each offense, and the legislation explicitly allows voluntary programs where customers can opt in to round up their purchases as donations.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4437: Permits political subdivisions to require grantees of certain economic development subsidies to enter into community benefits agreements.

This bill allows New Jersey towns and counties to require businesses receiving economic development funding over $50,000 to sign community benefits agreements. These legally binding contracts would obligate developers to provide specific community advantages, such as hiring local workers, paying fair wages, and purchasing goods from local businesses. The law defines economic development subsidies to include grants, loans, tax credits, and other financial incentives but excludes standard government purchasing contracts. By amending state statutes, the legislation gives local governments the authority to attach these conditions to financial aid intended to stimulate regional growth.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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

A 5228: Requires municipal tax collectors who obtain payments in lieu of taxes under "Long Term Tax Exemption Law" to share portion of that revenue with school district or districts.

This bill requires municipal tax collectors in New Jersey to share a portion of revenue collected from "payments in lieu of taxes" with local school districts. It directly affects municipalities that collect these payments under the Long Term Tax Exemption Law and the school districts that currently receive no share of this specific revenue. The legislation amends existing state statutes to define how gross revenue and net profit are calculated for urban renewal entities, ensuring that a defined percentage of the resulting income is distributed to schools. By clarifying the financial reporting requirements for these entities, the bill establishes a new mechanism for funding education through a specific stream of municipal tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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

A 5224: Requires data center developers to disclose certain information to public and elected officials before preliminary site plan consideration under MLUL.

This bill requires developers of artificial intelligence data centers in New Jersey to share specific details with local elected officials and the public at least 180 days before submitting a site plan for review. The disclosure must include the project's location, estimated public resource needs such as costs and tax incentives, and the environmental impact of the facility. Additionally, developers must maintain ongoing communication with local media and social media platforms serving the area. The legislation aims to increase transparency regarding the significant electricity, water, and land use demands associated with these large-scale developments.

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4421: Provides 10-year sales and use tax exemption for sales of materials, supplies, and services for certain energy infrastructure projects.

This bill creates a ten-year exemption from New Jersey sales and use taxes for materials, supplies, and services used exclusively in specific energy infrastructure projects. The measure directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and repairmen working on new energy generation facilities, major improvements to existing ones, or new and upgraded energy storage systems. By waiving these taxes for the duration of the project, the legislation aims to reduce costs for the construction and enhancement of state energy assets. The tax exemption begins the year after the law is enacted and runs through the end of the tenth year following that start date.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

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