New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 262: Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 262 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), Greg McGuckin (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kanitra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg McGuckin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“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