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New Jersey · Current officeholder

Doug Steinhardt

Republican New Jersey Senate, District 23

Record last updated:

Sponsored legislation

199 bills in the current data (123 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
S 3946Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *Co-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 29, 2026
S 4495Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations.Primary sponsorEnactedOctober 27, 2026
SCR 142Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 8, 2026
SCR 96Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 5, 2026
S 4772Makes FY2027 supplemental appropriation of $455,000 to DOH for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 5, 2026
S 4728"Emergency Crop Loss Relief Act of 2026"; appropriates $60 million.Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 5, 2026
S 4042Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 5, 2026
S 2345Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 5, 2026
SR 110Constitutes special committee of Senate entitled "New Jersey Voter Fraud Senate Investigatory Committee."Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
SJR 157Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day."Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 4693"Protecting New Jersey from Predatory Drug Pricing Act."Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 4692Establishes standards for timely payment of clean claims by pharmacy benefits managers.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 4691Modifies training wage for certain minor employees.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 4690Extends permitted working hours for certain minors during school year.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2026
S 2918Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 28, 2026
S 4423Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 30, 2026
S 4221Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 8, 2026
S 4220Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 8, 2026
S 4116Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 30, 2026
S 4523Requires Secretary of State and Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct audit of certain voter registrations and annual audits thereafter; requires proof of citizenship for voter registration at MVC.Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4522Establishes State school aid category to support certain school districts located in municipalities that are part of Highlands or Pinelands preservation areas.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4521Provides CBT and gross income tax credits for construction or expansion of certain meat processing facilities.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4520Establishes Jersey Protein Pro pilot program; appropriates $3 million.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4519Repeals law requiring law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4518Repeals codification of AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2026
S 4510"Processing Establishment Fast Track Act"; establishes expedited permitting review program in Department of Agriculture for certain meat and poultry processing establishments.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 24, 2026
S 4427Appropriates $3,479,032 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2026
S 4425Appropriates $64,787,327 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and other farmland preservation funds to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2026
S 1090Creates crime of political violence and establishes training requirement for law enforcement.*Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2026
S 4119Requires water purveyors to inspect and repair underground water distribution infrastructure; establishes certain liability of water purveyors.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 1, 2026
S 4358Directs distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account to county 9-1-1 emergency response systems.Primary sponsorIn committeeMay 28, 2026
S 374Requires health benefits coverage for treatment of lipedema.Primary sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2026
S 773Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
S 438Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
S 4118"Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act"; provides additional State school aid to certain school districts located in municipalities that are part of Highlands or Pinelands preservation areas.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
S 3564Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act."Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
S 4073Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing and treatments to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 4, 2026
S 2996Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
S 1583Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
S 1796Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 16, 2026
S 3866Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters; increases tax on fire insurance premiums.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
S 3735Extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
SCR 106Determines that DEP's "Protecting Against Climate Threats" rules, adopted January 20, 2026, are inconsistent with legislative intent.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
S 3710Provides exemption from payments in lieu of property taxes to certain veterans who have suffered permanent and total disability.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
S 896Establishes "Civil Air Patrol Fund" to be supported by annual appropriations of $275,000; appropriates $275,000.*Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
S 3619Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
S 3398Prohibits price discrimination for transportation network company services.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
S 1379Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SR 38Urges NJ DOH to increase public awareness on effects of xylazine.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SR 29Opposes all proposals to change designation of Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve, including proposal from Delaware River National Park and Lenape Preserve Alliance.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SR 14Urges Congress to pass "Safe and Open Streets Act."Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SR 13Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SJR 23Designates June 1 of each year as "Tae Kwon Do Day" in NJ.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SJR 15Designates second weekend of September each year as "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Weekend."Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SCR 61Constitutes special committee of Senate and General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee."Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SCR 40Proposes Constitutional amendment to limit exercise of eminent domain to acquisition of land for essential public purposes.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SCR 32Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SCR 15Directs SCI to examine human trafficking activity at certain places of business.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
SCR 14Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 939Abolishes BPU; transfers responsibilities to Department of Treasury.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 938Prohibits State contractors from distributing data to foreign adversaries.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 937Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 922"Protecting Students from Obscene Material in School Libraries Act."Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 921Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 920Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 915Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 914Establishes Elementary Student Literacy Task Force.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 901Concerning noncitizens voting in local elections and conduct in office by local government officers.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 893Requires legislative approval of updates or revisions to core curriculum content.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 884Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in Chinese pharmaceutical companies.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 856"Fairness in Women's Sports Act."Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 855"Michelle's Law"; requires health benefit plans to cover mammogram for an individual if recommended by health care provider.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 854Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 852Expands EDA small business loan program to include certain broadband telecommunications service providers.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 851Prohibits release of illegal immigrants from correctional facilities.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 820Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 800Requires hospital urine drug screenings to include test for fentanyl.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 751Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities; transfers certain resources and employees from DOH to Department of Agriculture.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 68Requires registered voters to present photo ID when voting at polling place.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 513Authorizes temporary waiver from requirement that farm winery use NJ grown fruit.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 495Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain SPRS members.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 447Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of second degree.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 408Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 382Prohibits ownership of real property in State by adverse foreign governments and certain associated persons.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 381Authorizes creation of New Jersey 4-H license plates.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 380Requires public utilities to assume liability for certain work performed by third-party contractors.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 379Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 378Provides that pharmacy benefits managers have fiduciary duty to financial interests of covered persons.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 377Prohibits health insurance carriers from obtaining pharmacy benefits manager licenses.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 376Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 375Requires juveniles to be tried as adult for certain serious offenses under No Early Release Act.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 373Requires hospitals to notify family of patient release following drug overdose.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 372Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to identify methods to prevent human trafficking through online gaming platforms.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 371Establishes "The CAMPUS Act: Combating Antisemitism to Mitigate Prejudice in Universities and Schools"; addresses instruction on antisemitism and antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 370Requires public schools to provide age-appropriate information to students in grades nine through 12 on United States military and veterans.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 369Requires certain law enforcement entities and courts to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 368Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 367Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 366Amends felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include death or bodily injury occurring during commission of auto theft.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 365Establishes criminal liability for property destruction occurring during auto theft and police pursuit for auto theft; requires restitution for damages incurred.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 363Adds to list of crimes ineligible for administrative parole release.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 362Specifies inapplicability of "Fair Chance in Housing Act" to county and municipal landlords.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 361Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 360Prohibits ownership of certain protected land adjacent to military facilities in State by certain foreign governments and persons.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 359Makes supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 358Increases penalties for human trafficking of children.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 357Requires certain motorbus operators to unload passengers at scheduled destinations.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 356Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 355Makes FY 2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 354Modifies eligibility requirements for other retirement income exclusion concerning other sources of income.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 353Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 352"Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; requires Internet-connected devices to have blocking capability in certain circumstances.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 351Establishes presumption for accidental disability retirement in PERS and PFRS that emergency medical technician, firefighter, and police officer has Parkinson's disease as result of employment.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 350Prohibits substance use disorder treatment providers from using deceptive marketing practices.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 349Revises licensure and regulatory requirements for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities or programs.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 348Revises law concerning substance use disorder treatment facility patient referrals.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 347Requires Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-Armed Forces Qualifying Test to be offered as alternative assessment for high school graduation proficiency test requirement.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 346Extends for five years expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres program and farmland preservation program for lands in Highlands Region.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 345Authorizes issuance of Boy Scouts of America license plates for Boy Scouts of American councils in New Jersey.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 344Clarifies crime of highway and public passage obstruction and increases penalties.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 343Concerns justified use of force and deadly force.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 342Establishes expedited ejectment proceeding to remove certain unauthorized real property occupants.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 341Authorizes municipality to enact ordinance regulating where certain sex offenders may reside.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 340Extends closing time of polling places by one hour.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 339Prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 years of age to obtain horseback riding permit to ride in State wildlife management areas.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 338Authorizes voluntary donation of expired food or food waste to farmers; authorizes donations if farmer waives liability.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 337Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 336Establishes requirements for sale and planting of running bamboo; requires recordkeeping of certain violations and consideration thereof as grounds for license or registration review.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 335Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives to evaluate teachers.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 334Relates to provision of financial assistance to eligible property owners, renters, and vehicle owners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida; appropriates $100 million.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 333Revises elements of offense of agricultural trespass, expands number and type of activities constituting agricultural trespass, and expands definition of "lands" susceptible to agricultural trespass.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 332Establishes "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Memorial Commission."Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 331Requires motor vehicle rental companies provide 24-hour drop off or return service.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 330Requires motor vehicle history checks and adds certain disqualifying offenses for community agency employees.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 329Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 328Increases sending district representation on receiving district's board of education in certain circumstances.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 327Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 326Requires State Division of Investment to review pension and annuity fund assets to determine extent to which assets are invested in businesses with ties to foreign adversaries.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 325Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 324Prohibits any foreign company created under laws of foreign adversary from participating in critical infrastructure.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 323Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 322Establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 321Prohibits government entities from procuring and using technology products and services from companies owned by, controlled by, or domiciled in certain foreign countries.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 320Authorizes EDA to provide grants from "Global Warming Solutions Fund" to finance replacement of certain agricultural equipment.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 319Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts and donations from foreign adversaries.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 318Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 317Authorizes counties to establish mentoring programs for, and resell preserved farmland at reduced price to, and beginning farmers.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 316Restricts all ownership of agricultural land in State by foreign governments and persons.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 315Requires MVC to issue blue envelopes that hold documents required to operate motor vehicle to persons diagnosed with autism.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2775Provides police training course credit to prior military law enforcement officer seeking employment as law enforcement officer in NJ.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2767Establishes additional manner of employer compliance to provide earned sick leave for certain employees subject to collective bargaining agreements.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2644Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2621Establishes "Equitable Drug Pricing and Patient Access Act."Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2610Permits individual holding a nursing multistate license to be eligible for school nurse certification.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2595Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2541Credits $2.35 billion to "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; appropriates $4.32 billion to Department of Treasury to provide funds to municipalities and counties for debt retirement and avoidance.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2512Eliminates requirement for State residency for public officers and employees with limited historic exceptions.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2507Revises Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Aid program; requires all energy taxes to be paid directly to municipalities.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2378Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2370Indexes for inflation taxable income brackets under New Jersey gross income tax.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2134Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2065Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 2036Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1980Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1972Lowers age at which certain insurers are required to provide coverage for mammograms.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1900"Energy Security and Affordability Act"; requires BPU to consider energy security, diversity, and affordability when preparing Energy Master Plan and perform economic and ratepayer impact analysis of energy generation projects and Energy Master Plan.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1867Eliminates transfer inheritance taxes on brothers and sisters of a decedent.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1865Adds illicit fentanyls to Schedule I in the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act."Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1814Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 178Updates scope of practice of optometrists.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1747Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1733Requires registered voters to present identification when voting at polling place.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1726Allows Right to Farm Act complaints to be filed with county agriculture development board in adjacent county under certain circumstances and creates alternate voting members on such boards.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1581Permits State, local government agencies, and private detention facilities to enter into agreement to detain noncitizens.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1571Requires AG to repeal law enforcement directive restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1568Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1559Provides gross income tax deduction for New Jersey fuel taxes paid through purchases of motor fuel for personal use of motor vehicles.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1558Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 153Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1524Requires certification that persons directly or indirectly receiving State monies or privileges are not unauthorized aliens.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1521Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1502Increases PFRS accidental disability pension when disability is caused by weapon.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1378Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1331Requires public schools to post curriculum plans online; requires school districts to make textbooks or other materials used in implementing curriculum plans available for inspection by parents and legal guardians.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 125Prohibits download or use of TikTok application on any State-issued electronic device.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 123Requires each public school to post on website comprehensive list of all resources available in school library.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1228Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagas nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1188Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1182Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in public schools.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1149Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1133Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1089Removes requirement that certain individuals and entities provide addresses on certain ELEC filings; authorizes ELEC to establish document submission requirements for gubernatorial candidates seeking public funding.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1080Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1053Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 1028Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund"; appropriates $10 million.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 13, 2026
S 4956Requires automatic voter registration processes when applying for concealed carry gun permits.Primary sponsorIntroduced—
S 4940"Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act"; requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.Primary sponsorIntroduced—
S 4902Requires BPU to establish minimum staffing requirements for certain electric public utility personnel.Primary sponsorIntroduced—
S 4901Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain communities on well water systems.Primary sponsorIntroduced—

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  3. Photo: New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons