New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5254: "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.

Passed one chamber Last action October 29, 2026: Passed by the Assembly (73-4-1)

Plain-language summary

A 5254 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (73-4-1).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Linda Carter (Democratic); Andrea Katz (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.