New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2205: Eliminates requirement for State residency of public school employees for period of three years.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2205 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates requirement for State residency of public school employees for period of three years. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee