New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1678: Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1678 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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 State and Local Government Committee