New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 878: Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

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

Plain-language summary

S 878 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Primary sponsor: Testa, Michael L., Jr.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Testa, Michael L., Jr.. 1 co-sponsor.