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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 253: Broadens definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 253 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Broadens definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Shirley TurnerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Angela McKnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
  2. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source