New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2042: Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2042 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*. Primary sponsor: Shama Haider (Democratic), Al Barlas (Republican), Abdelaziz, Al. It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 24, 2026): Substituted by S1340 (SCS/1R).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sterley Stanley | 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
- Substituted by S1340 (SCS/1R)
- Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee