New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2276: Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2276 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).