New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 70: Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.

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

Plain-language summary

S 70 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses. Primary sponsor: Jim Holzapfel (Republican), Testa, Michael L., Jr.. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Holzapfel (Republican); Testa, Michael L., Jr.. 6 co-sponsors.