New Jersey Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3946: Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *

This bill expands protections for victims of human trafficking and other sexual crimes by removing the statute of limitations for prosecuting these offenses. It establishes specialized human trafficking response teams and increases training requirements for professionals who may encounter trafficking situations. The legislation also appropriates $1 million to the Commission on Human Trafficking to support these initiatives. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to allow victims to testify via closed-circuit television in court to reduce trauma during legal proceedings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4762: Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.

This bill updates New Jersey's requirements for licensing nursing home administrators by establishing new eligibility criteria and application procedures. It directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed administrators and the Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board that oversees the process. Key provisions include raising the minimum age requirement to 21, mandating a bachelor's degree, and requiring either 1,750 hours of administrative internship or assistant administrator experience. The bill also introduces an electronic application system with transparency features, sets a two-year validity period for applications, and requires completion of 100 course hours in long-term care administration.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4530: Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards.

This New Jersey bill streamlines the approval process for installing electric vehicle charging equipment at existing buildings and service stations by replacing complex land use reviews with a faster administrative permit system. The legislation requires installations to meet existing safety and construction codes but removes the need for site plan board reviews or variance relief for most applications. Local governments retain limited authority to deny permits only when there is clear, evidence-based proof that the equipment would harm public health or safety, excluding general planning concerns. The bill also sets a 20-day timeline for jurisdictions to notify applicants if their applications are incomplete and clarifies that charging stations encroaching on setbacks do not automatically violate safety standards.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4790: Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms.

This bill expands New Jersey's regulation of health care service firms by requiring employment agencies and other entities that place individuals in personal residences to register as Health Care Service Firms if they provide companion, health care, or personal care services to people with disabilities or those age 60 and older. The law mandates that registered firms obtain accreditation from a recognized body within 12 months and submit annual financial statements to the Division of Consumer Affairs, with larger firms required to undergo external audits every three years or annually if gross income exceeds $10 million. Smaller firms receiving less than $500,000 in Medicaid Personal Care Assistance services must submit annual reports detailing insurance coverages and internal management practices instead of full audits. These provisions apply regardless of whether the firm uses direct employment, online platforms, or other business models to connect service providers with clients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4010: Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.

This bill authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit services under New Jersey's existing Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. It directly affects senior citizens and disabled residents who need accessible transportation options, as well as the New Jersey Transit Corporation and eligible counties that submit proposals meeting program guidelines. The bill amends state law to formally define "on-demand micro transit" as technology-enabled, shared transportation where individuals select pick-up and drop-off locations via phone or mobile app, and clarifies eligibility criteria for disabled residents and geographic regions covered by the program. The legislation requires coordination between New Jersey Transit, local governments, and advisory committees to integrate these services with existing transportation options.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4554: Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.

This bill appropriates $111.6 million in natural resource damages revenues to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and oversight projects. The funds come from legal settlements with various corporations and are allocated across different water regions and specific sites like the Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site. The Department of Environmental Protection may distribute these funds through grants or loans to local governments and nonprofit organizations, with the ability to reallocate money among projects subject to budget approval and legislative notification.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4066: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.

This bill requires the New Jersey State Department of the Treasury to create a list of unused state-owned land and buildings that are not currently generating revenue or serving a public purpose. State agencies must submit these lists every two years, after which officials will analyze each site to determine if it can be developed into low- or moderate-income housing. The final report detailing these findings will be sent to the Governor and the Legislature and made available online every two years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4543: Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.

This bill allows police officers in Newark and Paterson who were promoted to sergeant after the February 2019 exam to keep their promotions as permanent appointments instead of requiring them to retake the test. It overrides a previous court order that had made these promotions conditional and threatened to invalidate them, which could have led to demotions for over 100 officers. The legislation applies only to officers in these two cities who were promoted based on that specific exam and ensures their personnel records reflect their original appointment dates.

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4801: Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

This bill establishes protections for large electricity customers in New Jersey who consume 50 megawatts or more at a single location. It requires that when the regional grid operator PJM orders load reductions or assigns long-term capacity costs due to these large customers, those obligations must be passed directly to the large customers rather than being spread across all New Jersey electricity users. To qualify for service, large-load customers must provide financial security to ensure their reliability costs do not affect other consumers and must submit detailed usage information to PJM. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will create specific rules to implement these requirements.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4057: Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act."

This bill amends New Jersey's "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act" to explicitly exempt rugs and fabrics intended solely for use inside vehicles from its regulations. The change clarifies that the law's definition of "carpet" does not cover interior vehicle materials such as those used in automobiles, vans, buses, aircraft, and light-duty trucks. By making this distinction, the legislation ensures that vehicle interior textiles are not subject to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that apply to other floor coverings. This adjustment affects manufacturers and suppliers of automotive textiles by excluding them from the act's compliance requirements.

Topics ✗ Environment

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4794: Permits Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with New Jersey Innovation Authority and New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board.

This bill allows the New Jersey Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with the New Jersey Innovation Authority and the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board. The legislation amends existing state laws to create an exception to confidentiality rules, permitting these specific agencies to receive tax information for their respective programs. The bill does not change the general confidentiality protections for taxpayer records but adds authorized recipients for data sharing purposes. It applies to tax data that these agencies may need to administer their programs, such as the Innovation Authority's initiatives or the Secure Choice savings program.

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 4821: Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.

This bill introduces New Jersey into the Athletic Trainer Compact, a national agreement designed to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice across multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each location. The legislation establishes a commission to oversee the program and creates a streamlined process where qualified professionals can work in other states while still adhering to the specific rules and scope of practice of the state where the patient is located. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses, support for military families relocating, and the use of telehealth to expand access to care. By adopting this compact, New Jersey aims to increase workforce mobility and public access to athletic training services while maintaining state authority over public health and safety.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment