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Joe Pennacchio R

State Senator

New Jersey Senate District 26 — Seat 1

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2027

Phone: 973-227-4012 Email: [email protected]

Biography

Photo URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/memberphotos/pennacchio_color.jpg

On Record (9)

Bill CommissionsFarmland

"Farmland and Woodland Tax Assessment Integrity and Investment Act."*

May 29, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Requires NJT to establish a transportation network company pilot program in certain counties.

Requires NJT to establish a transportation network company pilot program in certain counties.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Judiciary

The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.

The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Permits individuals to access, and authorize sharing of, certain health data and information collected by medical device technology companies.

Permits individuals to access, and authorize sharing of, certain health data and information collected by medical device technology companies.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Commerce

Requires controller or processor to de-identify personal data and prohibits re-identification of de-identified data.

Requires controller or processor to de-identify personal data and prohibits re-identification of de-identified data.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.

Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on public contracts awarded to women-owned and minority-owned businesses; requires Division of Revenue to operate Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI) database.

Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on public contracts awarded to women-owned and minority-owned businesses; requires Division of Revenue to operate Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI) database.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Judiciary

Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Military and Veterans' Affairs

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (15)

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Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.*

Aug 27, 2026 · details / share

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Differentiates certain legal services from traditional insurance products.

May 29, 2026 · details / share

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Directs DHS to conduct landscape analysis of available mental health services.**

May 29, 2026 · details / share

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Requires third-party discounts and payments for individuals covered by health benefits plans to apply to copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs for covered benefits.

May 29, 2026 · details / share

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"Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of illicit opioid substances.*

May 29, 2026 · details / share

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Exempts municipal electric utilities from regulation by BPU in certain circumstances.*

May 29, 2026 · details / share

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Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.

Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Suspends sales and use tax and societal benefits charge on electric and gas public utility bills during one year period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.

Suspends sales and use tax and societal benefits charge on electric and gas public utility bills during one year period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Clarifies current law addressing commissions paid to limited liability companies formed by real estate salespersons or broker-salespersons.

Clarifies current law addressing commissions paid to limited liability companies formed by real estate salespersons or broker-salespersons.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.

Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.

Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Establishes abandoned mine reclamation program in DEP.

Establishes abandoned mine reclamation program in DEP.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Establishes Fusion Energy and Technology Incentive Program in EDA to encourage use of power plants for fusion energy and technology purposes; authorizes funds in Global Warming Solutions Fund to support fusion energy and technology facilities.

Establishes Fusion Energy and Technology Incentive Program in EDA to encourage use of power plants for fusion energy and technology purposes; authorizes funds in Global Warming Solutions Fund to support fusion energy and technology facilities.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share