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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.

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• S 3394 In committee
  Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.
  Oct 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1340 Passed House
  Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*
  Sep 28, 2026: Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
• S 2918 In committee
  Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.
  Sep 28, 2026: Transferred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• A 1715 Passed Senate
  Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
  Jul 2, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.31.
• S 282 In committee
  Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)
• S 1270 Passed Senate
  Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
• S 2565 Passed Senate
  Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
• S 2338 In committee
  "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.*
  Jun 28, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 2953 Passed Senate
  Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.
  Jun 18, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 1759 Passed Senate
  Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments; increases property tax credit option for certain individuals.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
• S 2566 In committee
  Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.
  Jun 11, 2026: Combined with S1270 (SCS)
• S 1650 In committee
  Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.
  Jun 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1279 Passed Senate
  Creates "Youth Detention Task Force."
  May 28, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
• S 219 Passed Senate
  Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.
  May 28, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
• S 1757 In committee
  Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.
  May 18, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4228 In committee
  Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 773 In committee
  Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
  May 11, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4170 In committee
  "Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4073 In committee
  Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing and treatments to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
  May 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 2996 Passed House
  Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
  Mar 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
• SR 85 Adopted
  Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.
  Mar 23, 2026: Filed with Secretary of State
• S 3023 Passed Senate
  Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.
  Mar 23, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
• SR 18 Adopted
  Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy.
  Mar 23, 2026: Filed with Secretary of State
• S 585 In committee
  Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.
  Mar 23, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 1796 In committee
  Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.
  Mar 16, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 2980 In committee
  Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
  Mar 16, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 2662 In committee
  Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.
  Mar 16, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3113 In committee
  Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.
  Mar 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1376 In committee
  Requires public schools that offer student psychological services to offer remote sessions.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1631 Passed Senate
  Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
  Feb 24, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
• S 896 In committee
  Establishes "Civil Air Patrol Fund" to be supported by annual appropriations of $275,000; appropriates $275,000.*
  Feb 19, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3545 In committee
  "Homeowners' Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; allows homeowners to claim credit against gross income tax for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
  Feb 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1461 In committee
  Modifies collective Statewide transfer agreement and reverse transfer agreement; establishes New Jersey Transfer Ombudsperson within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
  Feb 12, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SCR 27 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 604 In committee
  Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 3152 In committee
  Establishes NJ Non-Profit Loan Guarantee Pilot Program within EDA.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3161 In committee
  Requires Department of Treasury and DHS to annually identify State funds available for NJ FamilyCare and child care services, evaluate programs, and create prioritized list of initiatives to improve quality of care under programs.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1200 In committee
  Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education of violations of drinking water quality standards.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.341.
• S 2495 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council in DHS.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2311 In committee
  Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 3148 In committee
  "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.296.
• S 152 In committee
  Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• SJR 22 In committee
  Designates September 14 of each year as "Latino Business Day" in New Jersey.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs 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 2696 In committee
  Establishes "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 638 In committee
  Establishes NJ Wind Institute for Innovation and Training.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 2983 In committee
  Establishes requirements for sanctions and other actions involving low-performing nursing homes.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 3006 In committee
  Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 408 In committee
  Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1209 In committee
  Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee