New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5254: "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5254 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Andrea Katz (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (73-4-1).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Andrea Katz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (73-4-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee