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

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• S 4052 In committee
  "Public Utility Rate Stabilization Act"; permits gas and electric public utilities to employ alternative ratemaking mechanisms.
  Oct 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1788 In committee
  Concerns processing of applications for permits, licenses, or certifications in NJ; requires State entities refund application fee in certain circumstances; requires Governor establish target application processing times and permitting and licensing performance dashboard.*
  Oct 5, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 3386 Passed House
  Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.*
  Sep 24, 2026: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (51-12-9)
• S 2782 Passed Senate
  Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
  Sep 17, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4531 Passed House
  Increases amount of child tax credit in taxable years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
  Jun 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.26.
• S 2027 In committee
  Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A5327
• S 3621 Passed Senate
  Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
• A 5327 Passed Senate
  Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
  Jun 30, 2026: Approved With Line Item Veto P.L.2026, c.27.
• S 4538 Passed House
  Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act.
  Jun 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.20.
• S 4447 In committee
  Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*
  Jun 28, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
• S 4281 In committee
  Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.
  Jun 24, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4309 Passed Senate
  Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
• S 1526 Passed Senate
  Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
• S 4142 In committee
  Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.
  Jun 4, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4119 In committee
  Requires water purveyors to inspect and repair underground water distribution infrastructure; establishes certain liability of water purveyors.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4141 In committee
  Allows certain third parties to bring suit against public works project bidders that violate certain laws.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 4140 In committee
  Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 4111 In committee
  Imposes temporary surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for hosting of special events.
  May 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3870 Passed House
  Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.
  Apr 8, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.9.
• S 4045 In committee
  Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
  Mar 23, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 3824 In committee
  Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.
  Mar 10, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 3718 In committee
  Reduces parking spaces required in Statewide site improvement standards at residential developments relative to development's proximity to public transportation.
  Mar 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 3219 Passed House
  Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.
  Feb 24, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.1.
• S 3554 In committee
  Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.
  Feb 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 3618 In committee
  "Long-Term Budget Outlook Act"; requires State Treasurer to prepare and submit annual multi-year fiscal outlook analysis report.
  Feb 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3385 In committee
  Permits transfer of service credit from PERS to Prosecutors Part of PERS under certain circumstances.
  Feb 9, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 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
• SCR 66 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to establish casino gaming at Monmouth Park Racetrack and Meadowlands Racetrack; dedicates State's revenues.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 973 In committee
  Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of Legislature.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2880 In committee
  "New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 1416 In committee
  Allows courier services to sell instant lottery game tickets electronically; establishes self-exclusion list for State Lottery games.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 898 In committee
  Exempts certain oversized vehicles from requirement of additional escort vehicle if transported load is properly illuminated during nighttime.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 2444 In committee
  Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 941 In committee
  "New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2546 In committee
  Clarifies that certain beach owners and lessees have no duty to keep beach safe or to warn of hazards; provides immunity from liability, in certain cases, for injuries occurring on beach or in adjacent waters.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 2427 In committee
  Exempts all transfers made to lineal relatives from the Transfer Inheritance Tax.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations 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 347 In committee
  Requires Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-Armed Forces Qualifying Test to be offered as alternative assessment for high school graduation proficiency test requirement.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1266 In committee
  Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.304.
• S 730 In committee
  Restructures electric and gas public utility industries.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2175 In committee
  Requires social media companies to establish toll-free telephone number for NJ account holders to report fraudulent account actions.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.352.
• S 1931 In committee
  Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 2413 In committee
  Indexes various thresholds and qualifications under New Jersey gross income tax for inflation.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SR 41 In committee
  Creates Senate Task Force on Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee