Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have not received COVID-19 vaccine.
This New Jersey bill (S 69) prohibits requiring or asking about COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition for accessing common services and activities. It directly affects all residents and visitors by making it unlawful for businesses, schools, employers, healthcare providers, and government entities to demand vaccine proof or discriminate against unvaccinated individuals. Key provisions ban such requirements for things like employment, education, healthcare access, business entry, public spaces, and professional licenses. Violators face $25,000 in civil damages plus attorney fees for affected individuals. The law takes immediate effect.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Bob Singer
RRepublican
Co
Owen Henry
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
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