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Patrick Diegnan D

State Senator

New Jersey Senate District 18 — Seat 2

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2027

Phone: 908-757-1677 Email: [email protected]

Biography

Photo URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/memberphotos/diegnan_2017.jpg

On Record (84)

Bill Education

Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.*

Aug 27, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill MV REGULATIO

Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.*

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Bill BANKINGTRANS PLAN

Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2026; makes appropriation.

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Bill MOTOR VEHICLMV REGULATIOPolice

Permits person with certain brain injuries to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with certain brain injuries.

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Bill PROFESSIONSSPORTS

Revises "Athletic Training Licensure Act."

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Bill MOTOR VEHICL

Prohibits certain vehicles from parking in electric vehicle charging spaces under certain circumstances.*

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Bill HUMAN SVCS

Allows follow-up communication by operators of mental health and suicide crisis resources centers or 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to minors at risk of death by suicide.**

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Bill AVIATIONMEMORIALIZAT

Respectfully urges Congress to appropriate emergency funds for and increase staffing at facilities supporting Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Bill SCH BOARDS

Urges school districts to establish concussion management teams.

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Bill HUMAN SVCS

Allows follow-up communication by operators of mental health and suicide crisis resources centers or 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to minors at risk of death by suicide.*

May 29, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Animals

Establishes exemption from ban on importation of woodchucks under certain circumstances.

May 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Designates the second full week in September of each year as "Truck Driver Appreciation Week."

Designates the second full week in September of each year as "Truck Driver Appreciation Week."

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Bill Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.

Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey.

Designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey.

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Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.

Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.

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Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.

Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Concerns New Jersey 2-1-1 information and referral system; makes appropriation.

Concerns New Jersey 2-1-1 information and referral system; makes appropriation.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Commerce

Modifies requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy.

Modifies requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.

Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.

Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Makes victims of motor vehicle accidents eligible for VCCO compensation under certain circumstances; establishes Traffic Crash Victim's Bill of Rights.

Makes victims of motor vehicle accidents eligible for VCCO compensation under certain circumstances; establishes Traffic Crash Victim's Bill of Rights.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Environment and Energy

Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.

Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Commerce

Establishes provisional licensure for international medical graduates.

Establishes provisional licensure for international medical graduates.

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Bill Law and Public Safety

Requires ambulances be equipped with lock box to store firearm.

Requires ambulances be equipped with lock box to store firearm.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws.

Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Expands eligibility for disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with close personal relationship to deceased veteran.

Expands eligibility for disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with close personal relationship to deceased veteran.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Requires redaction of certain personal identifying information on vehicle accident reports.

Requires redaction of certain personal identifying information on vehicle accident reports.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Requires Rutgers University study economic impact of military installations in NJ; appropriates $155,000.

Requires Rutgers University study economic impact of military installations in NJ; appropriates $155,000.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Environment and Energy

Requires DEP to adopt rules and regulations establishing alternative provisions by which vehicle manufacturers may comply with Low Emission Vehicle program.

Requires DEP to adopt rules and regulations establishing alternative provisions by which vehicle manufacturers may comply with Low Emission Vehicle program.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Law and Public Safety

Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.

Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Concerns business hours of licensed used motor vehicle dealer.

Concerns business hours of licensed used motor vehicle dealer.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Judiciary

Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Economic Growth

Prohibits certain animal adoption centers from denying applicant for adoption of dog or cat solely due to applicant's age.

Prohibits certain animal adoption centers from denying applicant for adoption of dog or cat solely due to applicant's age.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Designates overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 as "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass."

Designates overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 as "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass."

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Modifies method of allocating State aid for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students.

Modifies method of allocating State aid for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Allows follow up communication from operators of telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources or 9-8-8 crisis hotline to minors at risk of committing suicide.

Allows follow up communication from operators of telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources or 9-8-8 crisis hotline to minors at risk of committing suicide.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Establishes certain protections for drivers and holders of non-driver identification cards diagnosed with certain disabilities.

Establishes certain protections for drivers and holders of non-driver identification cards diagnosed with certain disabilities.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Community and Urban Affairs

Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.

Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.

Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Judiciary

Requires certain juveniles to appear before court in county where incident giving rise to delinquency complaint allegedly occurred.

Requires certain juveniles to appear before court in county where incident giving rise to delinquency complaint allegedly occurred.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Education

Ensures no school district receives State school aid reduction greater than five percent.

Ensures no school district receives State school aid reduction greater than five percent.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Requires MVC to issue special windshield stickers marking electric vehicles exempt from emission inspections.

Requires MVC to issue special windshield stickers marking electric vehicles exempt from emission inspections.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.

Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Higher education

Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.

Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Requires DOT and DLPS to implement weigh-in-motion monitoring program.

Requires DOT and DLPS to implement weigh-in-motion monitoring program.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Establishes Training Clinicians to Support Adults with Autism Workforce Development Program in Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services; appropriates $500,000.

Establishes Training Clinicians to Support Adults with Autism Workforce Development Program in Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services; appropriates $500,000.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.

Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Requires NJT and county transit agencies to offer transit pass for individuals seeking access to One Stop Career Centers.

Requires NJT and county transit agencies to offer transit pass for individuals seeking access to One Stop Career Centers.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Commerce

Updates scope of practice of optometrists.

Updates scope of practice of optometrists.

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Bill Environment and Energy

Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.

Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Commerce

Requires certain wholesale pricing of motor fuels be set using formula.

Requires certain wholesale pricing of motor fuels be set using formula.

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Bill Education

Establishes Anti-Bullying Youth Council to assist Anti-Bullying Task Force.

Establishes Anti-Bullying Youth Council to assist Anti-Bullying Task Force.

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Bill State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Prohibits public disclosure of names and addresses in certain unemployment, temporary disability, and family leave claim appeals documents.

Prohibits public disclosure of names and addresses in certain unemployment, temporary disability, and family leave claim appeals documents.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Requires publication online of Senate Journals, Assembly Minutes, and their indexes.

Requires publication online of Senate Journals, Assembly Minutes, and their indexes.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Authorizes use of digital license plates.

Authorizes use of digital license plates.

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Bill Higher education

Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Education

Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.

Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.

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Bill TRANSPORTATION

Requires MVC to establish system for salvage processors to electronically process salvage certificates of title.

Requires MVC to establish system for salvage processors to electronically process salvage certificates of title.

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Bill Higher education

Requires membership of boards of trustees of State colleges and universities and county colleges to include two college employees.

Requires membership of boards of trustees of State colleges and universities and county colleges to include two college employees.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Establishes pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health.

Establishes pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program; appropriates funds for purposes of loan program.

Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program; appropriates funds for purposes of loan program.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

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Bill TRANSPORTATION

Authorizes creation of "New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility."

Authorizes creation of "New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility."

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Bill TRANSPORTATION

Authorizes creation of Student Movement Against Cancer license plates.

Authorizes creation of Student Movement Against Cancer license plates.

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Bill Budget and Appropriations

Requires DOH to operate mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.

Requires DOH to operate mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.

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Bill TRANSPORTATION

Authorizes MVC to enter into contract with private vendor for marketing and sale of certain license plates.

Authorizes MVC to enter into contract with private vendor for marketing and sale of certain license plates.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Budget and Appropriations

Requires NJT rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about area in or around stations and terminals.

Requires NJT rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about area in or around stations and terminals.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill TRANSPORTATION

Requires NJT to expand or modify routes and hours of certain transportation services and to solicit input from individuals diagnosed with autism.

Requires NJT to expand or modify routes and hours of certain transportation services and to solicit input from individuals diagnosed with autism.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.

Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.

Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Commerce

Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill 2nd Reading in the Senate

Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.

Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Community and Urban Affairs

Concerns expenses to municipalities for tree purchase, planting, and removal.

Concerns expenses to municipalities for tree purchase, planting, and removal.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Judiciary

Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Education

Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.

Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Financial Institutions and Insurance

Updates law governing votes by shareholders for items other than for election of members to board of directors.

Updates law governing votes by shareholders for items other than for election of members to board of directors.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Judiciary

Requires YJC to publish information regarding juveniles who were waived to adult criminal court and are serving custodial sentences in State juvenile facilities.

Requires YJC to publish information regarding juveniles who were waived to adult criminal court and are serving custodial sentences in State juvenile facilities.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Judiciary

Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Judiciary

Imposes notice requirement to victim or victim's family when probation or suspended sentence changes or defendant is discharged.

Imposes notice requirement to victim or victim's family when probation or suspended sentence changes or defendant is discharged.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Law and Public Safety

Establishes expedited procedures for notification regarding sex offenders who move to this State from other jurisdictions.

Establishes expedited procedures for notification regarding sex offenders who move to this State from other jurisdictions.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Community and Urban Affairs

Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking facilities.

Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking facilities.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Transportation and Independent Authorities

Provides that electric vehicle supply equipment proposed for installation at certain locations does not pose specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety; removes certain existing approval requirements.

Provides that electric vehicle supply equipment proposed for installation at certain locations does not pose specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety; removes certain existing approval requirements.

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Requires DOT to provide additional information in annual report on pavement condition; makes report available to public.*

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Makes annual allocation of $500,000 from Clean Communities Program Fund for public outreach concerning single-use plastics reduction program permanent.

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Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.*

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Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.

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Revises law concerning patient referrals to substance use disorder treatment facilities, recovery residences, and clinical laboratories.*

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Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement beneficial building electrification and decarbonization plans.*

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Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY2025 appropriations act.

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Exempts receipts from sales of materials, supplies, and services for certain affordable housing projects from sales and use tax.

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

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Establishes Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Exempts minor league baseball players from certain State wage laws under certain circumstances.

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Requires school districts to provide instruction on history of Latinos and Hispanics as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.*

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Requires automatic external defibrillators on-site at certain places of public assembly and youth athletic events.*

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Establishes county veteran transportation grant program; removes certain restrictions to the current veterans transportation assistance program; appropriates $2 million.*

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Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid related care and treatment provided at certain hospitals from Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to General Fund.*

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Limits regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*

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Requires energy usage plan for proposed artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities; requires all electricity for artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities to be derived from new clean energy sources.*

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"New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2024"; establishes 100 percent clean electricity standard and directs BPU to establish clean electricity certificate program. *

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Extends membership in TPAF to 10 years after discontinuance of service and to 15 years for those who were laid off or had 10 or more years of continuous service upon voluntary termination.*

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Removes certain limitations on receipt of retirement or death benefits under PFRS under certain circumstances.*

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Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for public body to submit payroll records to DOLWD.*

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Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.

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Establishes requirements for on-demand micro transit programs operating in NJ.*

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Requires NJTA and SJTA to waive electronic toll collection system fees for disabled veteran-owned businesses.*

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Requires Department of Veterans Affairs to verify unclaimed cremains of veterans, spouses, and dependents; requires funeral director report to Department of Veterans Affairs possession of unclaimed veteran, spouse, and dependent cremains.*

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Requires establishment of automated platform to expedite construction code approval of applications to install residential solar energy systems.

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Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.*

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Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearm manufacturers.

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Establishes Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

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Requires children's meals served in chain restaurants to meet certain nutritional standards.*

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

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Exempts volunteer first responder stipends from certain payroll and income taxes.*

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Enhances criminal penalties for persons involved in certain human trafficking activities.*

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"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes liability on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation projects; establishes program in DEP to collect and distribute funds.*

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Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*

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Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.

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Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*

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Requires transportation network company drivers to complete anti-human trafficking training course.

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Requires Commissioner of Education to establish employment web portal and virtual applicant profile system.**

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Permits certain mental health professionals working in school districts to refer or help facilitate referral of students to professional counselors.*

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Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.*

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Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.**

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Requires health care professionals to report cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and motor neuron disease.*

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Requires Department of Veterans Affairs to verify unclaimed cremains of veterans, spouses, and dependents; requires funeral director to report to Department of Veterans Affairs possession of unclaimed veteran, spouse, and dependent cremains.**

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Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.*

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"Invasive Species Management Act"; prohibits sale, distribution, import, export, and propagation of certain invasive species; establishes NJ invasive Species Council.*

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Requires Commissioner of Department of Veterans Affairs to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families.*

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

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"Safe Communities Act"; requires AG to develop certain model policies.

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Revises New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program.*

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Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include persons between 18 and 21 years of age in certain settings.

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Codifies AG Directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

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Modifies provisions concerning net positive benefits test and special economic importance for certain transformative projects under New Jersey Aspire Program.

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Requires official inspection facility employees covered by collective bargaining agreement to be offered employment following contract renewal or award of new contract; requires collective bargaining agreement to be binding in certain cases.*

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Establishes various requirements for charter schools, charter school board of trustees members, charter management organizations, and education management organizations.*

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Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.**

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Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.*

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Criminalizes the use of "signal jammers."

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Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limits ability of State agency to install or run certain software.

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Requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.

Requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.

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Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

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Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

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Establishes Department of State Police as principal department in executive branch of State government.

Establishes Department of State Police as principal department in executive branch of State government.

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Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

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Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.

Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.

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Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.

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Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

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Establishes Statewide tele-psychiatry program within DHS; appropriates $4 million.

Establishes Statewide tele-psychiatry program within DHS; appropriates $4 million.

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Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."

Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."

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Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

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Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

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Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

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Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.

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Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

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Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

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Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

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Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

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Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.

Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.

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Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

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Establishes New Jersey-India Commission.

Establishes New Jersey-India Commission.

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Permits certain substitute teachers to enroll in TPAF.

Permits certain substitute teachers to enroll in TPAF.

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Concerns charter school enrollment, student placements, reporting, and athletics.

Concerns charter school enrollment, student placements, reporting, and athletics.

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Concerns issuance of standard basic driver's licenses to individuals with certain disabilities after expiration of prior license.

Concerns issuance of standard basic driver's licenses to individuals with certain disabilities after expiration of prior license.

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Permits surviving spouse of retired member of PFRS to be enrolled in SHBP and to continue to receive pension benefit after remarriage in certain circumstances.

Permits surviving spouse of retired member of PFRS to be enrolled in SHBP and to continue to receive pension benefit after remarriage in certain circumstances.

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Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.

Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.

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Extends eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans.

Extends eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans.

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Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.

Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.

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Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.

Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.

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Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.

Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.

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Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.

Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.

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Requires vehicles with large loads or trailers to use right lane of highways.

Requires vehicles with large loads or trailers to use right lane of highways.

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Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.

Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.

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Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

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Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.

Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.

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Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.

Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.

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Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.

Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members.

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Requires pay for extracurricular activities to be included in compensation for TPAF purposes.

Requires pay for extracurricular activities to be included in compensation for TPAF purposes.

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Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.

Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.

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Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.

Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.

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Provides corporation business and gross income tax credit for certain Pre-Broadway and Post-Broadway theater productions.

Provides corporation business and gross income tax credit for certain Pre-Broadway and Post-Broadway theater productions.

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Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

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Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans.

Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans.

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Allows gross income deduction for all wage income received by high school and college graduates during two consecutive taxable years following graduation from in-State school.

Allows gross income deduction for all wage income received by high school and college graduates during two consecutive taxable years following graduation from in-State school.

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Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.

Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.

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Prohibits internet sale of lottery tickets by State Lottery Commission.

Prohibits internet sale of lottery tickets by State Lottery Commission.

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Concerns facilities used by new motor vehicle dealer licenses; establishes provisional new motor vehicle dealer licenses.

Concerns facilities used by new motor vehicle dealer licenses; establishes provisional new motor vehicle dealer licenses.

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Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.

Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.

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Permits Department of Agriculture to regulate sale and distribution of hemp-derived consumable products under certain circumstances.

Permits Department of Agriculture to regulate sale and distribution of hemp-derived consumable products under certain circumstances.

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Provides health care benefits to disabled members of TPAF and PERS.

Provides health care benefits to disabled members of TPAF and PERS.

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Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.

Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.

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Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.

Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.

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Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.

Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.

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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.

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Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers.

Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers.

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Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.

Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.

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Provides PERS members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.

Provides PERS members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007.

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Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.

Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.

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"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.

Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.

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Establishes Special Education Transportation Task Force.

Establishes Special Education Transportation Task Force.

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Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.

Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.

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Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

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Extends time period in which gross income taxpayers may file amended tax returns to correct overpayment of tax related to military pension payments or military survivor's benefit payments.

Extends time period in which gross income taxpayers may file amended tax returns to correct overpayment of tax related to military pension payments or military survivor's benefit payments.

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Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund"; appropriates $10 million.

Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund"; appropriates $10 million.

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Requires local unit to accept electronic payment of construction code fees.

Requires local unit to accept electronic payment of construction code fees.

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Lowers minimum amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers.

Lowers minimum amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers.

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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.

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Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

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Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.

Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.

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Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

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Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

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Prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions.

Prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions.

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Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."

Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."

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Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.

Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.

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Establishes Civil Air Patrol Fund to be supported by annual appropriations of $100,000; appropriates $100,000.

Establishes Civil Air Patrol Fund to be supported by annual appropriations of $100,000; appropriates $100,000.

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Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.

Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.

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Establishes eligibility requirements for State small business set-aside program.

Establishes eligibility requirements for State small business set-aside program.

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Requires certain providers of transportation services to develop and publish route schedules.

Requires certain providers of transportation services to develop and publish route schedules.

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Extends accidental death benefit for survivors of certain SPRS retirees.

Extends accidental death benefit for survivors of certain SPRS retirees.

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Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

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Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry.

Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry.

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Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

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Allows each county to create central registry and provide emergency supply kits to distribute to senior residents during emergencies.

Allows each county to create central registry and provide emergency supply kits to distribute to senior residents during emergencies.

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Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

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Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend or supplement State Uniform Construction Code concerning use of balcony solar panel systems.

Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend or supplement State Uniform Construction Code concerning use of balcony solar panel systems.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Requires Commissioner of Education to take certain action concerning preliminary State school aid notices and school district budgets and creates New Jersey Education Funding Portal; modifies certain provisions in school funding law.

Requires Commissioner of Education to take certain action concerning preliminary State school aid notices and school district budgets and creates New Jersey Education Funding Portal; modifies certain provisions in school funding law.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Expands protections under "Daniel's Law"; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.

Expands protections under "Daniel's Law"; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.

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Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

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