New Jersey State Legislation

A bill would require public schools to offer free breakfast to all students, with plan deadlines by Nov 1, 2028 and Nov 1, 2029, and starts Sept 1, 2029.

Public projects with proprietary interest would require labor harmony agreements, with rules by the Labor Commissioner and would take effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment.

New Jersey bill would remove time limits for certain Chapter 21 crimes tied to domestic violence.

A bill would require all elevators to use standardized fire-service keys for inspection-renewals. Regulations due within six months.

Education endowment fund would be created in the state Treasury, seeded with at least 10% of undesignated fund balance annually, and districts would receive allocations by enrollment.

Data centers with 25 megawatts would face a temporary siting and construction ban while DEP studies energy use, water use, and grid effects, with a report due in 15 months.

The bill would require BNPL lenders to obtain licenses or authorizations and have capital rules and fee caps set by the commissioner.

New Jersey would require districts to create Student Advisory Councils and publicly respond to student proposals; two students per high school would sit on councils.

Lawmakers would raise trespass penalties for unauthorized entry on licensed casino properties to a fourth-degree crime, with up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Lawmakers would pass a bill establishing the Civics and Debate Initiative in the Department of Education and require at least $1.45 million in annual funding.

Treasury would select a single pharmacy benefits manager by 2030 to run state health plans, require rebates pass through, and subject the manager to annual audits.

The bill would require the Department of Human Services to contract with a single Medicaid PBM by January 1, 2030. Managed care plans would use that PBM for Medicaid benefits.

Bill would let hospitals establish micro-hospitals with up to 50 beds in rural areas. The Health Commissioner would adopt implementing rules.

New Jersey bill would pay State Board of Medical Examiners secretary and members $3,000 monthly; two designees would be unpaid and the measure would take effect immediately if enacted.

Bill would bar suspension of driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations over unpaid tolls in New Jersey and take effect immediately.

Lawmakers would create Direct Development Authority inside the Department of Community Affairs to develop mixed-income housing. It would use tax-credit auction proceeds and reserve 40-60% of units for lower-income households.

The bill would require landlords to disclose mandatory lease fees in listings and allow three business days to seek outside quotes after enactment.

DOH would add fibroids and PMDD to the menstrual-health campaign and districts must post notices, funded by a $500,000 General Fund appropriation.

Lawmakers in New Jersey would tax AI processing; the bill funds worker training.

Local boards of health would have to meet quarterly and hold an annual public information session. Members would complete a training within four months of appointment.

The bill would restore the Public Health Council's powers and set new appointment rules, requiring annual funding-source reports and taking effect 45 days after enactment.

Bill would require New Jersey hospitals and licensed professionals to implement policies on postpartum psychosis and depression, including pre-discharge screening and family education.

Municipalities would remit a portion of PILOT payments to school districts, capped at 40% or district tax share, for new agreements.

Bill would require candidate names, phone numbers, and emails on ELEC forms filed by candidates and joint committees, effective January 1 after enactment.