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signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jul 30, 2026

A 4050: Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses.*

This bill establishes a provisional license for new motor vehicle dealers in New Jersey, allowing them to operate temporarily while their full license application is processed. It directly affects new dealers who are setting up businesses, enabling them to begin selling vehicles before meeting all permanent licensing requirements. The bill amends state law (R.S.39:10-2 and R.S.39:10-19) to define the provisional license, including standards for dealer facilities and vehicle inventory. This change streamlines the licensing process for new dealers without reducing regulatory oversight.

Bill Spearman (D) Joe Lagana (D) Erik Peterson (R) Tony Bucco (R) · 10 co-sponsors

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 170: Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to annually recommend specific dates for spring break closures in public school districts. School districts must consider these recommendations when creating their school calendars, and the Commissioner must provide the recommended dates to all districts by June 30th of the prior school year. The policy directly affects all public school districts in New Jersey by adding a state-level recommendation to their spring break scheduling process. The bill takes effect in the first full school year after enactment, with the Commissioner able to take preparatory actions ahead of time.

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 743: Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.*

S 743 appropriates $58.145 million in natural resource damages funds - collected from settlements with companies like Exxon and Atlantic Richfield - to New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The funds directly support habitat restoration, land acquisition, and oversight projects across specific regions (including the Lower Delaware, Atlantic, and Raritan watersheds) and Superfund sites, as prioritized by state law. The DEP may use the money for state costs, including grants to local governments or nonprofits, and can reallocate funds with approval from the Treasury Division. The bill requires written notice of any fund reallocation to key legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 3237: Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.

This bill (S 3237) requires all televisions in New Jersey state-owned or leased buildings - such as courthouses or government offices - that are accessible to the public or state employees to display closed captioning for any programming that offers it. It defines "closed captioning" as the on-screen display of audio text and applies to all state agencies, including departments and commissions. The requirement does not apply to televisions manufactured before the bill’s effective date that cannot support closed captioning. The goal is to improve accessibility for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing in public-facing state building environments.

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jul 23, 2026

A 4085: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4085 prohibits businesses from using consumers' personal data to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans pricing strategies that vary prices based on biometric data, genetic information, or protected class data (like race, gender, or disability) through methods such as personalized algorithmic pricing or surveillance pricing. The law applies to all business entities selling merchandise or services within New Jersey and imposes fines up to $10,000 for first violations and $20,000 for repeat offenses, plus potential penalties like cease-and-desist orders. Businesses may still offer standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs, which are explicitly exempted from the ban.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 4404: Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing.

This bill amends New Jersey's alcoholic beverage licensing laws to expand the activities allowed for craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries. It clarifies definitions for different types of events and permits these businesses to hold an unlimited number of on-premises events, such as trivia nights and live music, without needing special permits. Additionally, the legislation allows craft manufacturers to sell non-alcoholic drinks, offer small food snacks, and coordinate with outside food vendors, while also enabling them to sell their products at up to 25 off-premises events per year, such as festivals and races.