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State bill data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:12 AM.

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• 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 3742 In committee
  Creates special license plates supporting Autism Awareness.
  Mar 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 1731 In committee
  Renames Blue Star Memorial Highway Council as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway Council; renames Blue Star Memorial Highway system as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway system.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SCR 106 In committee
  Determines that DEP's "Protecting Against Climate Threats" rules, adopted January 20, 2026, are inconsistent with legislative intent.
  Mar 2, 2026: Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1123 In committee
  Requires portable anti-choking devices be placed in schools.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3593 In committee
  "New Jersey Works Act"; permits businesses to apply for tax credits for establishing approved pre-employment and work readiness training programs in partnership with schools, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3214 In committee
  Establishes "New Jersey Earn and Learn Program;" provides tax credits for employers providing structured apprenticeships and paid internships.
  Mar 2, 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 2917 In committee
  Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3638 In committee
  Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
  Feb 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 3643 In committee
  Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish New Jersey STEM Entrepreneur Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in STEM fields.
  Feb 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 1227 In committee
  Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
  Feb 19, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1412 In committee
  Revises certain laws governing police and fire interest arbitration.
  Feb 19, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3604 In committee
  Exempts certain workers and organizations from Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights.
  Feb 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 1233 In committee
  Establishes "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" to support "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" Cop 2 Cop telephone hotline program; appropriates $500,000.
  Feb 19, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SCR 54 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies while performing regular or assigned duties.
  Feb 19, 2026: Concurrent Resolution Placed on Desk in Assembly
• S 3013 In committee
  Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.
  Feb 9, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1772 In committee
  Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
  Feb 9, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3017 In committee
  Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.
  Feb 9, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3384 In committee
  Institutes State contract set-aside program for union business enterprises.
  Feb 9, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 3369 In committee
  "Fair Funding for Vulnerable Residents Act"; establishes direct care ratio requirement for certain providers of services to adults or children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  Feb 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1944 In committee
  Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.
  Feb 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3372 In committee
  Requires issuance of tourniquets to law enforcement officers; requires emergency service vehicles be equipped with tourniquets.
  Feb 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1790 In committee
  Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
  Feb 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 434 In committee
  Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2700 In committee
  Requires Civil Service Commission establish mentoring program for certain civil service firefighter applicants.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 2320 In committee
  Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1644 In committee
  Establishes Small Business Resiliency Project Loan Program in EDA for certain small businesses implementing certain resiliency projects.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1398 In committee
  Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.360.
• S 304 In committee
  Permits up to 10 children to be cared for by a registered family day care provider.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2919 In committee
  Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2577 In committee
  Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 412 In committee
  Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 306 In committee
  Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "noncitizen" and "undocumented noncitizen," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2264 In committee
  Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1774 In committee
  Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance transportation services.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1157 In committee
  Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education 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 1980 In committee
  Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1840 In committee
  Creates "New Jersey Responsible AI Advancement and Workforce Protection Act."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 211 In committee
  Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2613 In committee
  Revises law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 815 In committee
  Establishes "College Child Care Advisory Commission" to examine issues and develop recommendations on providing programs and services for college students who require child care services.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 258 In committee
  Prohibits late penalties from being made against senior citizen tenants in certain senior citizen rental housing in certain circumstances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1122 In committee
  Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain business development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned businesses.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2151 In committee
  Establishes certain requirements for public utility rate increases.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2648 In committee
  Prohibits forcibly feeding certain poultry for production of foie gras.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• 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 1447 In committee
  Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 2504 In committee
  Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee