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

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• S 4794 In committee
  Requires new and existing registered voters to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to vote in State and local elections.
  Oct 8, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1779 In committee
  Establishes Downtown Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in certain small municipalities.
  Oct 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4728 In committee
  "Emergency Crop Loss Relief Act of 2026"; appropriates $60 million.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 4648 In committee
  Codifies requirements for cottage food operators and increases scope of permitted sales by cottage food operators.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4689 In committee
  Extends statute of limitations for civil actions against third parties for wrongful death under certain circumstances.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4641 In committee
  Provides alcoholic beverage tax credits to certain breweries for donations of spent grain byproduct to commercial farm for agricultural or horticultural use.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 4586 In committee
  Redefines covered person under Daniel's Law protection to include persons employed in other states.
  Sep 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4116 Passed Senate
  Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
• S 4487 In committee
  Changes requirements for persons providing assistance to voters completing mail-in ballots.
  Jun 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 4425 Passed Senate
  Appropriates $64,787,327 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and other farmland preservation funds to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
• S 4454 In committee
  Requires annual State aid payments to certain municipalities in which significant portions of State-owned and county-owned property is located.
  Jun 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4332 In committee
  Concerns endangered plant species in NJ.
  May 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 4334 In committee
  Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities.
  May 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 4333 In committee
  "Vegetation Management Response Act"; concerns vegetation management related to electric public utility infrastructure.
  May 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 3972 In committee
  Removes capacity limit for ammunition magazines.
  Mar 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 3974 In committee
  Prohibits municipalities from enacting or enforcing certain ordinances that prohibit certain lawful fish, game, wild bird, and animal activities.
  Mar 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 3973 In committee
  Requires continuing education for certain licensees relating to edition of National Electrical Code most recently adopted by Commissioner of Community Affairs.
  Mar 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 3975 In committee
  Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.
  Mar 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety 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
• S 1123 In committee
  Requires portable anti-choking devices be placed in schools.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3674 In committee
  "Road to Tax Relief Act"; provides credit for sales tax remittances for businesses impacted by public highway projects, including Interstate 80 project; provides tax credits for certain businesses and persons impacted by same projects; makes appropriation.
  Feb 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 3675 In committee
  "Road to Relief Act"; establishes EDA grant program to support increased transportation expenses incurred by certain commuters, employees, and businesses impacted by certain public highway projects, including ongoing Interstate 80 project; appropriates $1 million.
  Feb 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2161 In committee
  Increases amounts of certain payments in lieu of taxes paid for lands owned by State or nonprofit organization for recreation and conservation purposes.
  Feb 12, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3431 In committee
  Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
  Feb 9, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 192 In committee
  Establishes certain protections for drivers and holders of non-driver identification cards diagnosed with certain disabilities.*
  Feb 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1735 In committee
  Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SR 28 In committee
  Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1747 In committee
  Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1705 In committee
  Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1681 In committee
  Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1715 In committee
  Requires NJEDA to establish "Value-added Agriculture Loan Program" to assist farmers in developing value-added products.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1737 In committee
  Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 1695 In committee
  Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 1684 In committee
  Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1733 In committee
  Requires registered voters to present identification when voting at polling place.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• SJR 40 In committee
  Designates first Sunday in May of each year as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1704 In committee
  Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• SR 13 In committee
  Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1728 In committee
  "Parents' Bill of Rights Act"; requires public school and school district provide certain information to parents and guardians and obtain parental consent prior to taking certain actions.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 751 In committee
  Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities; transfers certain resources and employees from DOH to Department of Agriculture.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 1701 In committee
  Requires legislative approval of changes to core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
• S 1710 In committee
  Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption, and clarifies municipal planning or zoning authority, for certain development along commercial corridors in Highlands Region.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 1741 In committee
  Requires public utility to reimburse the State or local unit, in certain circumstances, for costs incurred in securing potentially dangerous condition caused by property controlled by the public utility.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• SR 29 In committee
  Opposes all proposals to change designation of Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve, including proposal from Delaware River National Park and Lenape Preserve Alliance.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 1682 In committee
  Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1712 In committee
  The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 1722 In committee
  Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 1694 In committee
  Expands authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside normal territorial jurisdictions.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• SCR 41 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to establish a 2 percent cap on annual appropriations increases for certain State government spending.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1738 In committee
  Removes provisions for acceptance of mail-in ballots received after election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee