New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1486: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1486 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million. Primary sponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic), Chris DePhillips (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Roy Freiman (Democratic); Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic); Chris DePhillips (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.