New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2598: Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2598 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons. Primary sponsor: Carmen Morales (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| 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
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee