Sen. Vin Gopal

Primary A 1507

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey law (P.L.2023, c.231) permits licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and related professionals to rent individual chairs or booths within salons instead of requiring them to own or lease entire premises. Previously, practitioners needed full ownership or lease arrangements for their workspace. The change lowers startup costs for independent stylists and small businesses offering cosmetology, hairstyling, and ancillary services like nail care. It directly affects licensed practitioners seeking flexible workspace options without full business ownership.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 3969

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows for credit against contract cost for primary care services managed by health care provider for public employees and their dependents; allows referrals to other providers that have contractual relationship with such health care provider.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 2789

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires certain permit holders to complete practice driving hours to obtain probationary driver's license.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 3746

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4228

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Extends annual horse racing purse subsidies through State fiscal year 2029.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2302

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Products for the Homeless Act."

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5417

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits limiting number of county college credits that may be applied towards educator preparation program and teacher certification requirements.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 1211

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for civil actions against persons or entities profiting from commission of human trafficking offenses, or maintaining victims of such offenses.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 3971

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that 10-year term does not apply to lease of certain municipal properties unless they are waterfront properties or related to waterfront concessions.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3531

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Designates portion of State Highway Route 71 as "John Tarantino Highway."

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific 0.45-mile stretch of State Highway Route 71 (from milepost 3.25 to 3.70) in Spring Lake Heights as the "John Tarantino Highway" to honor Angelo John Tarantino, a WWII veteran who served in key campaigns including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. The legislation requires the Commissioner of Transportation to install signs bearing this name but explicitly prohibits using state or public funds for the signs. Instead, it authorizes the Department of Transportation to accept private funding from organizations, groups, or individuals to cover all costs related to producing, installing, and maintaining the signs. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track