New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 820: Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 820 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds. Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican), Jim Beach (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Singer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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 Higher Education Committee