New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4479: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4479 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), Mike Venezia (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Kevin Egan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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