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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

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• S 4784 In committee
  Removes licensing restrictions for expansion of certain inpatient behavioral health units and establishes minimum reimbursement rate for inpatient behavioral health care services.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4767 In committee
  Establishes pilot program in EDA to provide grants to eligible community investment projects receiving certain investment contributions; appropriates $30 million.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 4764 In committee
  Establishes "Pre-Vetted Accessory Design Program" to facilitate development of accessory dwelling units.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 3703 In committee
  Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.
  Oct 1, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4671 In committee
  Caps amount motor vehicle rental company may charge renter to refuel motor vehicle.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 1795 In committee
  Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes.
  Oct 1, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 3042 In committee
  Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4670 In committee
  Expands services provided to homeless youth by street outreach, basic center shelter, and transitional living programs.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 386 In committee
  Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4588 In committee
  Provides funds to expand nursing education at William Paterson University of New Jersey; appropriates $2 million.
  Sep 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• A 4072 Passed Senate
  Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
  Sep 9, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.88.
• A 4525 Passed Senate
  Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.
  Sep 9, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.89.
• A 4531 Passed Senate
  Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
  Aug 27, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.79.
• A 4761 Passed Senate
  Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.
  Aug 6, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.70.
• A 5169 Passed Senate
  Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.
  Jul 22, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.54.
• S 4221 Passed House
  Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
  Jul 8, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.37.
• S 4331 In committee
  Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A5169
• A 4543 Passed Senate
  Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
  Jun 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.19.
• S 3116 In committee
  Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A4525
• S 4010 In committee
  Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A4761 (1R)
• S 3405 In committee
  Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A4072 (1R)
• S 4530 In committee
  Establishes compensatory time lost to investigation of unsubstantiated child abuse, neglect, or other issue in child custody cases.
  Jun 26, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4281 In committee
  Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.
  Jun 24, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4485 In committee
  Converts community crisis response team pilot program into permanent program; appropriates $6 million.
  Jun 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1766 In committee
  Authorizes conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments.
  Jun 18, 2026: Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
• S 3738 In committee
  Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
  Jun 18, 2026: Substituted by A4531 (2R)
• S 4476 In committee
  Revises tax lien foreclosure process to require return of surplus equity in all circumstances, requires appointment of guardian ad litem for certain persons during foreclosure proceeding.
  Jun 18, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4471 In committee
  "Ticket Fairness and Transparency Act."
  Jun 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 4455 Introduced
  Reallocates FY2025 appropriation for City of Paterson - Recreation Center Capital Construction (PTRF) to NJ Community Development Corporation for youth center project in City of Paterson.
  Jun 15, 2026: Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
• S 4399 In committee
  Requires municipality with over 4,000 residents to provide public with list of certain community service organizations.
  Jun 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1834 In committee
  Authorizes creation of additional urban enterprise zones.*
  Jun 4, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 3103 In committee
  Dedicates 50 percent of revenues collected from additional fees and taxes imposed on real property transfers valued over $1 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4397 In committee
  Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.
  Jun 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1836 In committee
  "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 4007 In committee
  Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
  May 28, 2026: Substituted by A4543
• 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 4298 In committee
  Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
  May 18, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4245 In committee
  Establishes affirmative defense of Social Security hardship in certain eviction actions.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4237 In committee
  Establishes "Kidney Disease Study Commission."
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4293 In committee
  Amends definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to revise minimum passenger capacity threshold.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 4255 In committee
  Establishes five-year youth workforce readiness grant pilot program; appropriates $5 million.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 4243 In committee
  Requires health insurance coverage for early-stage kidney disease screening without cost sharing.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 4247 In committee
  Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate allegations of excessive or discriminatory rent setting on affordable housing.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4254 In committee
  Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for covered persons aged 33 or over and covered persons under the age of 33 if deemed medically necessary.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 4239 In committee
  Establishes Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights in DLPS to prevent discrimination in use of algorithms.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 4251 In committee
  Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish program to reimburse municipality which provides services to nonresident homeless persons; requires participation in Homeless Management Information System; appropriates $10 million.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4241 In committee
  Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4252 In committee
  Authorizes municipality to meet affordable housing municipal obligations by developing property owned by certain public entities.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4235 In committee
  Permits mortgage forbearance of 180 days for borrowers whose primary residence is in State-declared disaster area.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 4244 In committee
  Requires multiple dwelling building owners to provide notice to tenants and tenant associations of certain sales and provides tenant association with opportunity to purchase multiple dwelling.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee