New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 978: Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 978 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic). It lists 42 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rodriguez, Ed | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wainstein, Larry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gary Schaer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| 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
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee