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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.

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• 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 1768 In committee
  Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions.
  Oct 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SCR 96 In committee
  Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.
  Oct 5, 2026: Concurrent Resolution Placed on Desk in Assembly
• 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 4768 In committee
  "The New Jersey Homeownership Mobility Act"; establishes portable mortgage pilot program; appropriates $30 million.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4715 In committee
  Clarifies independent contractor status for certain creative professionals.
  Oct 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 4612 In committee
  "Stolen Car Accountability Act;" Creates duty in transportation industry to prevent theft of stolen motor vehicles and permits civil penalties.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 1808 In committee
  Requires NJT to establish pilot program to supply certain light rail train sets with opioid antidotes; makes appropriation of $100,000.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations 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
• SJR 159 In committee
  Designates April 9th of each year as Dr. James Still Day in New Jersey.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 4694 In committee
  "Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication and Disability Protection Act"; revises and establishes process for designating certain disorders through MVC.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
• S 1831 In committee
  Establishes Statewide youth apprenticeship program; appropriates $25 million annually.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 1755 In committee
  Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4457 In committee
  Requires State Board of Education to include bullying awareness and prevention in New Jersey Student Learning Standards.*
  Oct 1, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
• S 4489 In committee
  Authorizes municipalities to lower speed limits in historic districts.*
  Oct 1, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 4437 In committee
  Permits political subdivisions to require grantees of certain economic development subsidies to enter into community benefits agreements.
  Oct 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• S 4672 In committee
  Requires health care claims experience data to be shared with local governments.
  Oct 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 4543 In committee
  Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to Virtua Health College for hospital support.
  Sep 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SJR 137 Adopted
  Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*
  Jul 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, JR-2.
• 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 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
• S 4166 Passed Senate
  Requires customer consent to material changes to third-party energy supply contracts under certain circumstances.*
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
• A 938 Passed Senate
  Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
  Jun 30, 2026: Approved P.L.2026, c.17.
• S 1838 Passed Senate
  Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• S 4066 Passed Senate
  Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
• S 2565 Passed Senate
  Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
  Jun 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
• S 4535 In committee
  Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates; establishes New Jersey Student Affordability, Completion, and Equity Pilot Program.
  Jun 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
• S 711 In committee
  Eliminates transaction nexus requirement under Sales and Use Tax and Corporation Business Tax.
  Jun 24, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 4511 In committee
  Requires health benefits coverage of assisted reproductive technology to prevent transmission of monogenic disorder.
  Jun 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 1770 In committee
  Requires health insurance coverage of preimplantation genetic testing with in vitro fertilization under certain conditions.
  Jun 22, 2026: Withdrawn from Consideration
• 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 1759 Passed Senate
  Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments; increases property tax credit option for certain individuals.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
• S 1819 Passed Senate
  Requires nonpublic school to forward student discipline records of students who transfer to public school.
  Jun 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
• S 4440 In committee
  "Clean Firm Energy Reliability Act;" directs BPU to establish program to procure certain electricity generation facilities in State.
  Jun 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
• S 4441 In committee
  Revises definition of income for homestead property tax reimbursement and Stay NJ property tax benefit programs; modifies elements of Stay NJ property tax benefit program.
  Jun 11, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 1525 In committee
  Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.
  Jun 11, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
• S 2566 In committee
  Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.
  Jun 11, 2026: Combined with S1270 (SCS)
• S 4429 In committee
  Permits TPAF and PERS retirees to change named beneficiary upon death of previously named beneficiary.
  Jun 8, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 1404 In committee
  Broadens scope of information sharing and civil immunity therefor, related to insurance fraud.
  Jun 8, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
• SJR 43 In committee
  Celebrates and commemorates Timbuctoo's 200th anniversary.
  Jun 8, 2026: Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
• S 4402 In committee
  "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.
  Jun 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
• S 4403 In committee
  Establishes all-payer claims database.
  Jun 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
• S 1834 In committee
  Authorizes creation of additional urban enterprise zones.*
  Jun 4, 2026: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
• S 4372 In committee
  "Affordable Housing Insurance Stabilization Act"; establishes program within HMFA to provide financial assistance to qualified affordable housing property experiencing material insurance cost increases; appropriates $25 million.
  Jun 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs 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 1803 In committee
  Expands financing opportunities for low and moderate income housing.
  Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations 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 4340 In committee
  Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.
  May 28, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
• S 3748 In committee
  Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
  May 28, 2026: Substituted by A938
• SJR 144 In committee
  Designates February 22 of each year as "Peter Still Day" in New Jersey.
  May 21, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee