This bill establishes New Jersey's version of the "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act," allowing residents 18 or older to transfer real property directly to designated beneficiaries upon their death through a special deed. The key mechanism requires the deed to be recorded with the county clerk before the owner's death, remains revocable anytime during the owner's life, and does not affect the owner's rights to sell or mortgage the property while alive. It explicitly states the transfer won't impact the owner's eligibility for public assistance, creditor claims against the owner's property, or the beneficiary's eligibility for benefits. The bill directly affects New Jersey property owners seeking to bypass probate for real estate transfers.
This bill requires the New Jersey State to cover transportation costs for certain homeless students that exceed a district's average per-pupil transportation expense. It directly affects homeless students temporarily living in a district different from their school district of residence (e.g., due to shelter or displacement) and those displaced by terrorism or natural disasters. The key provision mandates the State pay for transportation costs above the district's standard average, rather than the district covering all excess costs. This applies when students attend school in their district of residence while temporarily residing elsewhere, or when students displaced by disasters remain in their original district for up to two years. The policy change clarifies state responsibility for a portion of transportation expenses, reducing financial burden on local school districts.
New Jersey's S 3014 requires qualifying public golf courses (defined as 18-hole courses open to the public, excluding 9-hole or miniature courses) to maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED). Owners must acquire and store an AED in an accessible location, ensure it is tested and maintained, notify emergency services of its location, and train at least one employee on-site during business hours with current AED/CPR certification. Violations incur civil penalties starting at $250 for the first offense, with the course owner liable for costs. The law aims to improve emergency response at these facilities while providing immunity for properly maintained AEDs.
S 2136 requires New Jersey employers and third-party job posting platforms to include clear disclosures in all public job ads. Specifically, they must state whether a position is for an existing vacancy (with an estimated fill timeframe) or not (using a disclaimer that expires after 90 days and requires prior posting history). The bill mandates removing filled positions within 30 days of original posting or two weeks after hiring, whichever comes later, and requires employers to notify applicants within the ad’s stated timeframe about application status. Violations incur civil penalties up to $600 per offense, with the Department of Labor empowered to conduct compliance audits.
This bill establishes a new minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries with brain injuries. It requires these rates to match the average reimbursement for Day Habilitation Services (Tiers D and E) under the Division of Developmental Disabilities program, raising payments from $3.65 to $9.09 per 15-minute service unit. The policy directly affects approved brain injury service providers and beneficiaries receiving structured day care for traumatic or non-traumatic brain injuries. It expands existing Medicaid reimbursement rules, which previously only covered community residential services for brain injury care.
This bill establishes a state loan program to help New Jersey small businesses improve indoor air quality. It directly affects businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees by providing low-cost loans for equipment, employee training, and new positions related to air quality management. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will administer the program, requiring businesses to use certified contractors for air quality work and pass annual EPA-based inspections to earn a state certification. Loans will carry interest rates set by the authority, with businesses needing to maintain financial records to retain funding.
New Jersey's S 1677 establishes a three-year pilot program enabling autonomous vehicle testers (including manufacturers, universities, and fleet operators) to test self-driving cars on public roads. Testers must register vehicles with the Motor Vehicle Commission, carry $5 million in liability insurance, and ensure licensed operators are seated in the driver's seat monitoring operations. A seven-member task force will oversee safety protocols, handle collision responses, gather public feedback, and coordinate with law enforcement on security guidelines throughout the program.
S 569 establishes a three-year County-Based School Security Pilot Program in Essex, Mercer, and Camden counties, directly affecting public school students and districts in those areas. The bill provides $15 million from the General Fund to fund two key components: county-based mental health services (including screenings, counseling, and crisis intervention) and enhanced school security infrastructure (such as active shooter training and bullet-resistant shields). The program requires collaboration between the Education Department and other state agencies, with annual reports to the Governor and Legislature evaluating the pilot's effectiveness. This initiative aims to address student mental health needs and physical security in participating school districts through concrete, funded provisions.
This bill eliminates the use of census data in calculating state funding for special education aid to New Jersey school districts. It amends existing school finance laws (P.L.1996, c.138 and P.L.2007, c.260) by removing references to census-based calculations and "State average classification rate" from the special education funding formulas. School districts receiving special education aid will no longer have their funding amounts determined using census data, shifting the calculation method to other established formulas. The change directly affects all New Jersey public school districts that receive state special education funding under current law.
This bill increases annual funding for cancer research in New Jersey by directing $10 million in cigarette and tobacco tax revenues to the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR), up from the current $1 million. It establishes a permanent, non-lapsing "Cancer Research Fund" in the state Treasury, ensuring these funds cannot be diverted to other state budgets. The fund must allocate at least $5 million annually to general cancer research and at least $5 million specifically to pediatric cancer research, with all spending requiring approval by the NJCCR. The State Treasurer manages the fund, and any interest earned is reinvested into the fund for ongoing research support.
This bill requires app-based ride services (like Uber or Lyft) to share information about sexual misconduct investigations involving their drivers with other companies during background checks. It directly affects drivers who face such investigations and riders who use these services. Key provisions mandate that companies review a driver's history of sexual misconduct allegations across multiple platforms and allow companies to temporarily ban drivers from their digital networks during and after an investigation. The bill also defines "sexual misconduct" broadly to include unwanted sexual communications or advances toward riders. The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in January 2026 and referred to the Transportation Committee for further review.
This bill (S 3174) allows property owners, agents, or responsible persons to contract directly with private inspection agencies for construction code compliance checks, rather than requiring all inspections to be conducted by municipal inspectors. It requires owners to provide 24 hours' written notice before inspections and mandates that municipal agencies must complete requested inspections within three business days. The bill also updates fee structures for municipal enforcement agencies, permitting them to set fees for permits and inspections that cover operational costs, including temporary surcharges for electronic system implementation. It directly affects homeowners, contractors, and developers who must comply with building inspections. The key change streamlines the inspection process by expanding options for private agency use while maintaining oversight requirements.
