New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4309: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

Passed one chamber Last action June 18, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4309 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers. Primary sponsor: Paul Sarlo (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Sarlo (Democratic); Tony Bucco (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.