STATE LEGISLATION

New Jersey bills.

Active bills in New Jersey's current legislative session, mirrored from public legislative records.

ACTIVE BILLS

Current legislation.

Lists include only active bills from the current session. Latest reported stage, body, and action come from mirrored public records and may not reflect real-time changes.

Active bill stages

10,834 active bills in the current session, grouped by latest reported stage.

10,544Introduced: Filed and awaiting committee or floor action.
90In committee: Assigned to a committee for review.
189Floor or other chamber: On a chamber floor or moving between chambers.
11Enrolled or executive: Enrolled for signature or awaiting executive action.
0Terminal outcomes: Became law, vetoed, or failed. Active directories list only open bills.
0Unspecified stage: Latest action could not be mapped to a precise stage. These bills are still active, not closed.

S529
"Holocaust Reparations Tax Exemption Act"; exempts value of certain payments to Holocaust survivors and their eligible descendants from transfer inheritance tax.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S53
Extends to 90 days statute of limitations for unlawful use of cell phone while driving; increases penalties for texting while driving.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S530
Increases dedication of certain revenues to "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account."
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S531
Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S532
Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under open public records act.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S534
Requires New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to require criminal history records check for person to serve as official at athletic events sanctioned by association.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S535
Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S536
Makes compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21; makes fine optional.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S537
"The Smarter Lunchroom Act;" promotes healthy food choices in school cafeterias.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S538
Enhances requirements for applicant seeking to locate substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of school.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S539
Prohibits sex offenders from holding any job, position, or type of employment that primarily consists of contact with children.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S54
Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S540
Requires DOT to develop common design for signs that indicate historic district or site.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S541
Requires DHS and other appropriate State agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S542
Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S543
Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act," requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S544
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S545
Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for all ages.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S546
Requires mail-in ballot applications be available at polling places on election day for voting in future elections.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source
S547
Allows registered voters to submit application to vote by mail using online voter registration website maintained by Secretary of State up to seven days before election.
- StageIntroduced
- StatusActive
- Session2026-2027 Regular Session
Latest reported action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Jan 13, 2026
Details updating — summary is available while full bill details sync.
Official source

10,221–10,240 of 10,834

New Jersey bills.

Current legislation.

Active bill stages

"Holocaust Reparations Tax Exemption Act"; exempts value of certain payments to Holocaust survivors and their eligible descendants from transfer inheritance tax.

Extends to 90 days statute of limitations for unlawful use of cell phone while driving; increases penalties for texting while driving.

Increases dedication of certain revenues to "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account."

Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.

Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under open public records act.

Requires New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to require criminal history records check for person to serve as official at athletic events sanctioned by association.

Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.

Makes compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21; makes fine optional.

"The Smarter Lunchroom Act;" promotes healthy food choices in school cafeterias.

Enhances requirements for applicant seeking to locate substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of school.

Prohibits sex offenders from holding any job, position, or type of employment that primarily consists of contact with children.

Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.

Requires DOT to develop common design for signs that indicate historic district or site.

Requires DHS and other appropriate State agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.

Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.

Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act," requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices.

Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.

Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for all ages.

Requires mail-in ballot applications be available at polling places on election day for voting in future elections.

Allows registered voters to submit application to vote by mail using online voter registration website maintained by Secretary of State up to seven days before election.