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passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 1322: Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request.

This New Jersey bill would require consumer reporting agencies to provide consumers with three free credit reports annually upon request, replacing the current one free report per year. It directly affects New Jersey residents who regularly check their credit history, allowing them to monitor their financial information more frequently without cost. The key provision amends state law to increase the annual free report limit from one to three, with no charge for each request within a 12-month period. This change would give consumers greater access to their credit data for financial planning and error detection.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 2565: 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.

This bill (S 2565) expands access to closed-circuit television testimony for victims and witnesses specifically in human trafficking cases. It allows courts to order such testimony after finding clear evidence that testifying in person would cause severe emotional distress, with safeguards ensuring the victim/witness testifies under oath, faces cross-examination, and their demeanor remains observable. The law permits victims, prosecutors, defendants, or judges to request this testimony, and includes special confidentiality rules for minors (under 18) regarding audio recordings of their testimony. This directly affects human trafficking victims and witnesses in New Jersey criminal trials, making it easier for them to participate without facing traumatic in-person courtroom settings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 2141: Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines.

New Jersey's S 2141 bans businesses from owning, operating, or selling cryptocurrency ATMs within the state. The bill defines a cryptocurrency ATM as a physical kiosk that allows users to buy, sell, or exchange digital currency using cash, debit, or credit cards. Violations would result in fines up to $20,000 per offense, with enforcement under the state's consumer fraud laws. This action responds to Federal Trade Commission data showing crypto ATM scams caused over $65 million in fraud losses in the first half of 2024, disproportionately affecting older adults.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 1270: Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*

This New Jersey bill eliminates time limits for prosecuting human trafficking crimes, allowing criminal charges to be filed at any time. For civil cases where victims sue traffickers, it extends the filing deadline to 10 years after the crime occurred, or until the victim turns 18 if they were a minor at the time, or two years after discovering the harm. The bill directly affects victims of human trafficking (who gain extended legal options) and individuals accused of trafficking offenses (who face no time limit for prosecution). It modifies existing laws to remove fixed time periods for both criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits related to human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 1312: Requires MVC to accept emergency medical technician and paramedic certification cards as two points of documentation for purposes of MVC identification verification program.

This bill (S 1312) allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to use their state-issued certification cards as two points of identification when applying for New Jersey driver’s licenses, permits, or other MVC services. It directly affects EMTs and paramedics who need to verify their identity under the MVC’s Six-Point Identification Verification Program. The key provision modifies the program to count a valid EMT/paramedic certification card as two points (instead of one), streamlining the verification process. The bill requires the MVC to update its rules to implement this change, though it remains pending in the Senate.

passed both · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 2368: "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.**

This bill exempts small portable solar devices (under 1,200 watts) from standard utility requirements. It directly affects homeowners using these devices, which connect via standard 120V outlets and meet electrical safety standards. Key provisions remove the need for interconnection agreements, net metering program rules, utility approval, or fees. Utilities cannot charge for these devices or require additional equipment beyond what’s built-in. The bill also shields utilities from liability for customer use of these devices.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3245: Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

This bill makes permanent a requirement that New Jersey high school students (and their parents or guardians) complete a financial aid application as a prerequisite for earning a high school diploma. Currently, this requirement was temporary, applying only to the 2023-2024 grade 11 class and the following school year, but the bill removes the expiration date. Students may be exempt through a waiver signed by a parent/guardian (or by the student if 18+), or with a school counselor’s authorization if a parent signature cannot be obtained. The bill also mandates that the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority provide resources like webinars and guides to schools, students, and families to help complete the application, and requires schools to annually notify students and parents about the requirement.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4425: Appropriates $64,787,327 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and other farmland preservation funds to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

This bill appropriates approximately $64.8 million from various constitutionally dedicated funds to the State Agriculture Development Committee in New Jersey to support farmland preservation. The money will be used to purchase development easements or full ownership of farmland, provide grants to counties and municipalities for up to 80 percent of acquisition costs, and offer grants to non-profit organizations for up to 50 percent of such costs. Additionally, the legislation allocates $2.7 million specifically for stewardship activities like soil and water conservation and deer fencing on preserved lands. Any farmland bought with these funds must be resold or leased with agricultural restrictions to ensure it remains used for farming purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4427: Appropriates $3,479,032 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

This bill appropriates $3,479,032 from dedicated corporation business tax revenues to the State Agriculture Development Committee to fund farmland preservation projects. The funds are designated for grants to specific nonprofit organizations, primarily the Land Conservancy of New Jersey, to help purchase development easements or farm titles in Warren County. A key provision of the bill is that it increases the maximum grant coverage from 50 percent to 80 percent of the acquisition costs for these preservation efforts. The legislation specifically targets four farms in Blairstown and Harmony townships, with total grant amounts not to exceed the appropriated sum.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4426: Appropriates $10,000,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

This bill appropriates $10 million from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax revenues to the State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation efforts. The funds are designated to provide municipal planning incentive grants to a specific list of 46 townships and boroughs across New Jersey counties. Each eligible municipality may receive a maximum grant of $2 million to support local planning initiatives aimed at preserving farmland. The legislation takes effect immediately and operates under existing state laws governing the "Preserve New Jersey" program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4309: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

This New Jersey bill allows online news websites to publish required legal notices by meeting specific traffic thresholds instead of relying solely on traditional print circulation numbers. To qualify, an online publication must demonstrate a certain number of monthly unique visits based on its geographic reach, such as 4,000 visits for a municipality, 50,000 for a county, or 350,000 for the entire state. The legislation also mandates that these sites remain free to access, archive notices for at least one year, and display their traffic statistics clearly to the public. Additionally, the bill extends a grace period for newspapers that are currently eligible to continue meeting these standards during the transition.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SR 97: Condemns federal efforts aimed at restricting voting and urges federal government to protect Americans' voting rights.*

This Senate resolution from New Jersey condemns federal actions it claims restrict voting rights and urges the federal government to protect those rights. The measure specifically criticizes a 2026 executive order on mail-in voting and the SAVE America Act, arguing they could disenfranchise eligible citizens by requiring strict documentation and federal oversight of state elections. It highlights concerns that these policies might disproportionately affect groups such as women who have changed their names, elderly citizens, and military members, while asserting that states retain constitutional authority over election administration. The resolution formally transmits its text to federal officials, including the President and Congress, to express New Jersey's opposition to these initiatives.