New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4005: Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4005 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. Primary sponsor: Angela McKnight (Democratic), Renee Burgess (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela McKnight (Democratic); Renee Burgess (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.