This bill requires all New Jersey public and nonpublic schools participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, regardless of household income or federal eligibility status. It eliminates the current requirement for schools to verify family income or collect household data to determine meal eligibility. The policy change applies directly to all students in participating schools and replaces the existing income-based system with universal provision. The bill amends existing statutes to remove income verification requirements for meal eligibility under the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program.
S 3529 (New Jersey Senate Bill) allows registered voters in primary and school elections to request receiving sample ballots via email instead of regular mail. Voters must provide their physical address when making this request, and election officials must send a paper copy if email delivery fails. The bill protects voter email addresses by preventing them from being public records or shared in official documents. This change applies to eligible voters in New Jersey who choose electronic delivery for these specific election materials.
New Jersey Bill A-1329 establishes the "New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative" to connect students, workers, and job seekers with training for high-demand careers. It creates Centers of Workforce Innovation at community colleges focused on 11 key fields like healthcare, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and manufacturing. These centers will develop public curricula, provide job-specific skills training, promote financial aid (including Community College Opportunity Grants), and expand apprenticeships. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.374.
This bill establishes the Gaming Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Council within New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement to improve cybersecurity coordination in the state's gaming industry. The council, composed of seven members including gaming operators, state regulators, and cybersecurity experts from universities, will develop confidential training, threat alerts, and incident response protocols for casino and sportsbook operators. It must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature summarizing cybersecurity trends and recommendations without disclosing sensitive details that could compromise security systems. The council will meet at least twice yearly and may collaborate with federal agencies like CISA as non-voting advisors to strengthen industry-wide cybersecurity resilience.
This New Jersey bill establishes the "Privacy Protection Act" to limit how government agencies and healthcare facilities collect and share certain personal information. It prohibits them from requesting details like immigration status, citizenship, social security numbers, or tax IDs unless necessary for specific public services, benefits, or healthcare delivery (with healthcare exceptions for patient safety). The bill requires written consent in the person's preferred language for sharing any collected data, detailing exactly what will be shared, why, and confirming consent is voluntary without retaliation. It also bans selling or sharing vehicle license plate data except under court orders, subpoenas, or with explicit written consent, and mandates government entities to update privacy policies within one year.
This bill allows New Jersey residents to create legally valid wills using electronic means, such as signing documents online or via video call, instead of only requiring paper documents. To be valid, an electronic will must be readable as text, signed by the person making the will (or by someone acting on their direction in their presence), and witnessed by two people either in person or via video. The law treats electronic wills the same as traditional paper wills for all legal purposes, including revocation and self-proving requirements. This change directly affects individuals creating wills and the courts that validate them, making the process more accessible while maintaining legal standards.
This bill prohibits New Jersey businesses from using consumers' personal data - including biometric information, genetic data, or details about protected characteristics like race, age, or gender - to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" (using algorithms to adjust prices based on personal data) and "surveillance pricing" (customizing prices based on tracking consumer behavior). The law does not prevent businesses from offering standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs. It directly affects all businesses selling merchandise or services to New Jersey residents and enforces penalties of up to $20,000 per violation under the state's Consumer Fraud Act.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to create two dedicated websites: one in English and one in Spanish, to help residents enroll in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. The English site will list health navigators and community centers that assist with enrollment, including the languages they speak. The Spanish site will mirror this content with a Spanish domain name for easier access by Spanish-speaking residents. A bilingual public awareness campaign will promote both websites. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents seeking affordable health care, particularly Spanish speakers facing language barriers.
This bill (A 2085) establishes the "Innovation Partnership" to provide state funding for nonprofit organizations that support emerging technology businesses in New Jersey. It directly affects emerging tech companies in fields like cybersecurity, biotechnology, renewable energy, and advanced materials - particularly minority-owned and women-owned businesses (defined as having at least 51% ownership by minorities or women). The key mechanism creates a state-funded "Fund" administered by the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, which will certify nonprofit "Innovation Partners" to provide financial assistance and resources to qualifying businesses. The bill requires these nonprofits to prioritize support for minority and women-led tech ventures, aiming to strengthen New Jersey's innovation ecosystem through targeted funding. The bill is pending before the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
This bill regulates how social care information is handled within a "closed-loop referral system" (CLRS), which connects individuals with social services like housing, food assistance, and transportation. It prohibits participating organizations - such as healthcare providers, nonprofits, and government agencies - from selling, licensing, or using this information for any purpose beyond its original collection reason. Violations carry a $1,000 civil penalty per incident, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The law requires new rules for implementation and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
