Prohibits public institution of higher education from entering into certain partnerships with institutions of higher education located in Palestinian territories.

This bill (A 1628) prohibits New Jersey public colleges and universities from entering partnerships or sharing research/inventions with institutions located in Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories. It bans contracts, joint ventures, and the transfer of intellectual property (like patents or research) with those foreign schools. Public institutions found noncompliant would lose eligibility for state funding covering operational and capital costs. The bill, introduced in January 2026, would take effect immediately if passed.