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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2786: Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.

Passed one chamber 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 2786 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software. Primary sponsor: Gordon Johnson (Democratic), Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Gordon JohnsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate37
Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Nilsa Cruz-PerezCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate5

“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. Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
  2. Passed by the Senate (23-13)
  3. Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
  4. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Sources

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