New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2953: Requires municipal governing bodies and boards of education to provide sufficient time for all requested public comment at open public meetings.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2953 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires municipal governing bodies and boards of education to provide sufficient time for all requested public comment at open public meetings. Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.