New Jersey bills

New Jersey legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.

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• S 1630 In committee
  Requires DEP to consider potential impacts to natural resources when classifying dams according to hazard potential.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 2234 In committee
  Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1668 In committee
  Establishes "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2173 In committee
  "Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth 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 215 In committee
  Permits use of instant run-off voting in balloting for certain local elective public offices.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1622 In committee
  Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1674 In committee
  Prohibits contracts for procurement and licensing of electronic literary materials from including certain provisions.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1646 In committee
  Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1643 In committee
  Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SR 27 In committee
  Recognizes loneliness as public health crisis.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1636 In committee
  Requires at least one drive-up ballot drop box in each county; requires certain information to be posted at ballot drop boxes and locations.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2178 In committee
  Directs DOLWD to develop and maintain industry-valued credential list.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.372.
• S 1663 In committee
  Revises procedures governing audits of election results.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.258.
• S 1651 In committee
  Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 2188 In committee
  Expands category of nonresident children who school district may enroll without payment of tuition.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1621 In committee
  Increases the income eligibility threshold and eliminates asset test for Medicare Savings Programs; Appropriates funds.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 827 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education 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 1655 In committee
  Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services and Public Works.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 333 In committee
  Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2171 In committee
  Prohibits government dealings with businesses associated with Azerbaijan.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1641 In committee
  Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• SJR 35 In committee
  Designates June 25 of each year as "Delaware and Raritan Canal Day."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 2181 In committee
  Establishes "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to strengthen alignment and collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts; makes appropriation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.375.
• S 1624 In committee
  Eliminates requirement under veterans' gross income tax exemption that taxpayer serve in active duty status or federal active duty status to qualify for exemption.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 2166 In committee
  Establishes license to allow wineries that produce more than 250,000 gallons per year to directly ship wine to consumers.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 1642 In committee
  Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 1670 In committee
  Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 1497 In committee
  Authorizes State employees to take administrative leave days in observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; requires school districts to permit students excused absences for observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2185 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Innovation Authority.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.190.
• S 1175 In committee
  Requires counties to establish crisis intervention services programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sheriff's officers.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1623 In committee
  Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1634 In committee
  Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 2531 In committee
  Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 2176 In committee
  Expands permitted investments of school district and local unit funds.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1627 In committee
  Establishes Veterans State Government Fellowship program.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 1639 In committee
  Establishes project-based learning pilot program in DOE.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1678 In committee
  "Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SCR 34 In committee
  Supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives in high education and private businesses,
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 665 In committee
  Codifies Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Eagleton Institute of Politics; makes appropriation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1664 In committee
  Requires New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology to establish matching grant program for public research universities that receive certain federal research grants; appropriates $5 million.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 661 In committee
  Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for the Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2186 In committee
  Designates hazelnut as State nut of New Jersey.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2170 In committee
  Reaffirms continuation of Rutgers Institute of Management and Labor Relations; appropriates $750,000.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 1632 In committee
  Establishes fringe benefit rate for State colleges and universities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1633 In committee
  Requires State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1638 In committee
  Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1498 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.374.
• S 1658 In committee
  Permits municipalities to adopt more stringent site improvement standards for storm water management related to residential developments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee