New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 506: Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 506 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (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 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joe Vitale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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