New Jersey bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:38 PM.

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• S 1172 In committee
  Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 943 In committee
  Repeals law that requires diversity and inclusion instruction for public school students in grades kindergarten through 12.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 2842 In committee
  Increases regulation of State veterans' memorial homes.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1951 In committee
  Increases maximum municipal percentage of affordable fair share housing satisfied by age-restricted units to 50 percent.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1142 In committee
  Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2516 In committee
  The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• SCR 30 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to limit effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by Governor to 14 days.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2412 In committee
  Permits police officers to travel to and from and remain within police station located within 100 feet of polling place; permits Class Three special law enforcement officers to be assigned to certain polling places.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2430 In committee
  Clarifies scope of affordable housing obligations.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2349 In committee
  Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 1141 In committee
  Permits county clerk to remove voters from vote-by-mail lists under certain circumstances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2541 In committee
  Credits $2.35 billion to "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; appropriates $4.32 billion to Department of Treasury to provide funds to municipalities and counties for debt retirement and avoidance.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 2500 In committee
  Prohibits bill certified for fiscal note or estimate from being released from committee without fiscal note or estimate.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SCR 23 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1576 In committee
  Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2992 In committee
  Establishes Office of Child Advocate.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 851 In committee
  Prohibits release of illegal immigrants from correctional facilities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1119 In committee
  Requires Secretary of State to establish voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include certain voter registration data in annual report to Governor and Legislature.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1118 In committee
  Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1459 In committee
  Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 992 In committee
  Makes desecration of military monument crime of third degree.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 376 In committee
  Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1900 In committee
  "Energy Security and Affordability Act"; requires BPU to consider energy security, diversity, and affordability when preparing Energy Master Plan and perform economic and ratepayer impact analysis of energy generation projects and Energy Master Plan.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 1657 In committee
  Establishes "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Program"; amends law concerning NJ Infrastructure Bank; and authorizes certain energy contracts under "Public School Contracts Law" and "Local Public Contracts Law" up to 25 years.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 1339 In committee
  Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 938 In committee
  Prohibits State contractors from distributing data to foreign adversaries.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SCR 11 In committee
  Urges school districts to establish concussion management teams.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 2317 In committee
  Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1313 In committee
  Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 2507 In committee
  Revises Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Aid program; requires all energy taxes to be paid directly to municipalities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1598 In committee
  Requires converting portion of Paramus and Menlo Park veterans' memorial homes into single occupancy rooms; requires upgrades to ventilation systems; provides Adjutant General discretion for additional room considerations.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 935 In committee
  Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 2403 In committee
  Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1181 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry; requires establishment of educational curricula related to human trafficking.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1973 In committee
  Exempts local utilities from certain reporting requirements.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 352 In committee
  "Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; requires Internet-connected devices to have blocking capability in certain circumstances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1930 In committee
  "Vehicle Choice Protection Act"; prohibits State agencies from adopting rules, regulations, or policies that restrict or prohibit sale, registration, or use of new internal combustion vehicles in State.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 1905 In committee
  Establishes counseling program for eligible family members of active duty military members and disabled veterans.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 147 In committee
  Extends Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act to caregivers of certain veterans.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 2205 In committee
  Eliminates requirement for State residency of public school employees for period of three years.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• SCR 32 In committee
  Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 854 In committee
  Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1874 In committee
  Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2428 In committee
  Indexes amount of veterans' income tax exemption for inflation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1559 In committee
  Provides gross income tax deduction for New Jersey fuel taxes paid through purchases of motor fuel for personal use of motor vehicles.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 107 In committee
  Prohibits the imposition of affordable housing need and related fees upon the local transfer or move of a business.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 316 In committee
  Restricts all ownership of agricultural land in State by foreign governments and persons.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 447 In committee
  Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of second degree.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 1156 In committee
  Requires school districts to let nonpublic school students participate in district high school interscholastic athletics.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 575 In committee
  Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee