New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4836: "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4836 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*. Primary sponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Ellen Park (Democratic), Robert Karabinchak (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Substituted by S2368 (3R).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Calabrese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Macurdy, Andrew | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 S2368 (3R)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Recommitted to Assembly Budget Committee
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
- Transferred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee