New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2442: Requires institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2442 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican).