New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2970: Requires public institutions of higher education to provide student-athletes who lose athletic scholarships because of injuries sustained while participating in athletic program with equivalent scholarships.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2970 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public institutions of higher education to provide student-athletes who lose athletic scholarships because of injuries sustained while participating in athletic program with equivalent scholarships. Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican), Lisa Swain (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erik Peterson (Republican); Lisa Swain (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.