New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1997: Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1997 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch. Primary sponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Annette Quijano (Democratic); Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.