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signed · New Jersey · Senate May 7, 2026

S 1107: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations act to reassign appropriation for City of Camden for Capital Projects to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership.

This bill amends New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2026 budget to redirect $500,000 originally designated for the City of Camden's Capital Projects fund to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership, a local nonprofit. The reassignment shifts funds from city capital projects to support the nonprofit's work revitalizing Camden's Parkside neighborhood through commercial development, housing, and community initiatives. This is a procedural budget adjustment that changes fund allocation without creating new policies or altering overall spending levels. The bill specifically updates the appropriations act's line items to reflect this reallocation.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · New Jersey · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 3870: Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.

This bill modifies permit review requirements under New Jersey's Coastal Area Facility Review Act to address nuclear energy facilities. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner to evaluate whether a nuclear facility's radioactive waste storage and disposal methods are safe, comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards, and do not endanger life or the environment. Currently, the commissioner only assesses waste disposal, but this change expands the review to include storage methods as well. The bill applies specifically to nuclear energy generation facilities operating in the state. No fiscal impact is expected from this legislative change.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Apr 6, 2026

A 4745: Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to extend their early voting period for May municipal elections from three days to ten days. It applies only to nonpartisan municipalities that have already adopted early voting and would require local governments to pass an ordinance to implement the change. The extension would shift the start date of early voting from four days before the election to eleven days before, while maintaining the same end date.

signed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 3945: Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.

This New Jersey bill updates rules governing the sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages, taking effect on April 13, 2026, and remaining in force until November 2026. It prohibits the sale of certain hemp-derived items, including viable seeds from high-THC plants, synthetic cannabinoids, and products containing more than 0.3 percent THC or 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, while allowing licensed producers to temporarily hold intermediate products during processing. The legislation also bans online sales of intoxicating hemp beverages and vending machine sales of such beverages, with civil penalties ranging from $100 for first violations to $10,000 for subsequent violations.

signed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 2996: Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

This bill, S 2996, eliminates physician collaboration requirements for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in New Jersey, allowing them to practice independently without supervision or joint protocols. It directly affects APNs - registered nurses with specialized training in primary and specialty care - and aims to improve healthcare access, particularly in underserved communities and for populations facing barriers like low income or transportation challenges. The key provision removes statutory restrictions that previously limited APNs' scope of practice, aligning New Jersey with 24 states that grant full practice authority. The bill cites pandemic-era waivers (Executive Order No. 112) that allowed similar independent practice without adverse incidents, and notes APNs could reduce healthcare access disparities by over 38% if restrictions are lifted.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 4071: Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

This bill codifies New Jersey's Attorney General's "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities" directive into law. It directly affects all New Jersey state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies and officers by prohibiting them from: (1) stopping or detaining people based solely on immigration status, (2) asking about immigration status except during specific criminal investigations, and (3) sharing personal information with federal immigration authorities for immigration enforcement purposes. The law clarifies that officers' primary duty is enforcing state criminal laws, not federal immigration law, and emphasizes that this does not prevent enforcing state criminal laws. The goal is to build trust in immigrant communities and ensure law enforcement resources focus on public safety rather than immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 4070: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

This New Jersey bill establishes the "Privacy Protection Act" to limit how government agencies and healthcare facilities collect and share certain personal information. It prohibits them from requesting details like immigration status, citizenship, social security numbers, or tax IDs unless necessary for specific public services, benefits, or healthcare delivery (with healthcare exceptions for patient safety). The bill requires written consent in the person's preferred language for sharing any collected data, detailing exactly what will be shared, why, and confirming consent is voluntary without retaliation. It also bans selling or sharing vehicle license plate data except under court orders, subpoenas, or with explicit written consent, and mandates government entities to update privacy policies within one year.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

signed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 3114: Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.

New Jersey's S 3114, the "Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act," requires police officers and other law enforcement personnel to reveal their faces and show official identification before detaining or arresting someone during public interactions. Officers must wear non-concealing uniforms, display a photo ID card, show a numbered badge, or verbally state their name and agency. Exceptions include undercover work, medical masks (with physician approval), smoke protection during emergencies, or when safety or an investigation is at risk. The law applies to all state, county, and municipal officers and takes effect immediately.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 24, 2026

A 4529: Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program.

This bill modifies how New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities procures and incentivizes large-scale energy storage systems, primarily affecting developers and utilities seeking to build transmission-scale storage facilities. It establishes a two-phase program requiring projects to meet specific readiness milestones, such as completing interconnection studies with PJM or securing capacity rights, while setting a goal of awarding incentives for at least 1,000 MW of storage capacity by December 2026. The legislation also outlines application requirements, including proof of site control, permit acquisition plans, financial capability, and safety assurances, with a requirement that at least 350 MW be approved in the first phase by December 2025.

Topics ✓ Energy

signed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SJR 84: Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.

SJR 84 designates March 10, 2026, as "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the borough's incorporation on March 10, 1926. The resolution is purely ceremonial, asking the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance and directing copies to South Plainfield officials. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or residents beyond this symbolic recognition. The bill directly honors the borough's history and community, including its Revolutionary War connections and local landmarks like Hadley Field and MRP Steel. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect on government actions or regulations.

signed · New Jersey · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3219: Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.

This bill changes the deadline for New Jersey's Governor to submit the Fiscal Year 2027 budget message to the Legislature. It extends the current requirement (from the fourth Tuesday in February) to March 10, 2026. The bill directly affects the Governor's office and the Legislature, providing additional time for budget preparation. This is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy changes to state budgets or programs.

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 4932: Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million from General Fund to DOH and DCA for Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers.

This bill provides $1.5 million in supplemental state funding for two programs run by the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. It allocates $1 million to the Department of Health for the "Pledge to Connect Program," which connects emergency room patients with behavioral health needs to outpatient care to reduce future ER visits. It also allocates $500,000 to the Department of Community Affairs for the "Housing First Program," providing permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals in Camden. The funding restores state support for these programs, which had not received state funding in the previous fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing