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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

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• S 4749 In committee
  Requires right of first refusal for displaced residential tenants in certain circumstances.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4751 In committee
  Eliminates statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions and civil actions related to human trafficking and certain sex offenses.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• SJR 57 In committee
  Designates October of each year as "Bullying Prevention Month."
  Oct 1, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4710 In committee
  Establishes "Stop Corporate Money in Politics Act"; restricts right of certain business entities to make contributions and expenditures for certain political purposes.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 4711 In committee
  Establishes additional penalties for crimes and offenses committed in or near designated transit facilities.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• S 4608 In committee
  Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
  Sep 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• A 5188 Passed Senate
  "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.*
  Jul 7, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.34.
• S 4411 In committee
  "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. *
  Jun 30, 2026: Substituted by A5188 (2R)
• S 4528 In committee
  Bars parent delinquent in child support payments under certain circumstances from inheriting any part of deceased child's estate or from administering estate.
  Jun 26, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4505 In committee
  Provides for certain additional damages to be awarded in wrongful death action if decedent was below age of majority at time of death.
  Jun 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 4502 In committee
  Authorizes State acquisition of certain real property to expand affordable, rapid, and transitional housing options; makes appropriation.
  Jun 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4516 In committee
  Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration.
  Jun 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4450 In committee
  Facilitates changes to certain terms of State or federal tenant-based housing subsidy due to increase in household members, emergency conditions, and financial barriers faced by head-of-household.
  Jun 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4451 In committee
  Establishes Statewide rent control.
  Jun 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2994 In committee
  Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *
  Jun 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3715 In committee
  Establishes requirements for students engaging in certain bias-related conduct.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1786 In committee
  Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related regulations.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4389 In committee
  Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
  Jun 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 4228 In committee
  Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 4225 In committee
  Prohibits use of lead ammunition in hunting.
  May 14, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 4204 In committee
  Requires combined groups to be determined on world-wide basis under corporation business tax.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4189 In committee
  Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4170 In committee
  "Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 4211 In committee
  Increases amount of allowable New Jersey earned income tax credit from 40 percent to 50 percent of federal benefit amount.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4212 In committee
  Increases child tax credit amount under gross income tax for resident taxpayers with children ages six and under and expands child tax credit eligibility to resident taxpayers with children ages six to 11.
  May 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4095 In committee
  Establishes Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.
  May 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
• A 4071 Passed Senate
  Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
  Mar 25, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.5.
• S 3521 In committee
  Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
  Mar 23, 2026: Substituted by A4071
• S 2662 In committee
  Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.
  Mar 16, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3941 In committee
  Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.
  Mar 12, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 3940 In committee
  Authorizes withholding of funds due to federal government if federal government withholds funds from State in contravention of a court decision.
  Mar 12, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 3732 In committee
  Prohibits certain businesses from using dynamic, surveillance, or personalized algorithmic pricing when selling groceries to consumers.
  Mar 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 3706 In committee
  Establishes presumption of knowledge that display of noose or Nazi or Confederate symbol would cause bias intimidation; enhances penalties.
  Mar 2, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• S 2689 In committee
  Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
  Mar 2, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 3714 In committee
  "Justice for Firefighter Patrick Thomas Act"; requires person convicted of certain crimes or offenses to become ineligible for appointment to position covered by Civil Service and to lose pension and benefits acquired through position.
  Mar 2, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 3633 In committee
  “Justin Christian El-Abiad, Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis, Zahir Atkins, and Sebastien Manzalaoui Act"; revises window guard requirements in certain residential rental units and multiple dwellings.
  Feb 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2711 In committee
  Requires BPU to prohibit electric and gas public utilities from charging residential customers certain types of payments based on certain billing practices.
  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 2723 In committee
  Appropriates $125 million for creation of affordable housing to restore diversions from "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2687 In committee
  Requires Internet capable room temperature reporting device installation in certain multiple dwellings.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 732 In committee
  Requires Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA and applicable State agencies and nonprofits to establish a consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.
  Jan 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.265.
• S 2691 In committee
  Clarifies staff training requirements at long-term care facilities regarding care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and intersex seniors and seniors living with HIV.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2677 In committee
  Authorizes local contracting units to establish joint venture and set-aside programs.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2718 In committee
  Requires State agencies that administer utility bill payment assistance or energy efficiency programs to review, and potentially increase, income thresholds for residential customers to participate in programs.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2688 In committee
  Extends grace periods for rental late charges for certain tenants who receive public assistance payments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2682 In committee
  Requires all hospitals with maternity departments to maintain Baby-Friendly and Mother-Friendly designations.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• S 2712 In committee
  Requires electric and gas public utilities de-privatization study; appropriates $100,000.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
• S 2726 In committee
  Concerns prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 2856 In committee
  Creates Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson in Department of Treasury; appropriates $329,000.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 2704 In committee
  Establishes grant program to provide thermal imaging and radio equipment to certain fire departments.
  Jan 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee