New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1486: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1486 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million. Primary sponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic), Chris DePhillips (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Freiman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chris DePhillips | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee