New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1678: Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1678 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Shanique Speight (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.