New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4829: Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.

In committee Last action October 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4829 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student. Primary sponsor: Joe Cryan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Cryan (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.