New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 4005: 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
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Plain-language summary
S 4005 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. Primary sponsor: Angela McKnight (Democratic), Renee Burgess (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela McKnight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Renee Burgess | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paul Sarlo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 Judiciary Committee