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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 23, 2026 NJ S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
March 23, 2026 NJ A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 5447 Prohibits Sweepstakes Model of Wagering Bill Passed - House (69 - 10)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 3540 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Production or Dissemination of Deceptive Audio or Visual Media (Deepfakes) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 13)
Dec. 19, 2024 NJ A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3771 Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
Nov. 21, 2022 NJ A 4769 Establishes Gun Free Zones Bill Passed - House (43 - 29)
June 29, 2022 NJ S 2742 Appropriates Funds For Law Enforcement Licensing Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
June 29, 2022 NJ S 2846 Amends Firearm Manufacturing Violations from Third to Second Degree Crimes Bill Passed - House (64 - 14)
June 29, 2022 NJ S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
June 29, 2022 NJ A 3974 Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
June 29, 2022 NJ A 4370 Requires Gun Owners to Obtain a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card Bill Passed - House (48 - 28)
March 24, 2022 NJ A 649 Expands Police Uses for Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
Feb. 28, 2022 NJ A 1720 Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
Jan. 10, 2022 NJ S 896 Exempts Public Defender Fee Requirements for Defendants Under the Age of 18 (56 - 23)
Dec. 20, 2021 NJ S 2834 Requires Culturally Responsive Training for Teaching Candidates Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 18)
Dec. 20, 2021 NJ S 3319 Repeals Certain Juvenile Justice Penalties Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
June 24, 2021 NJ S 2924 Appropriates $8.4 Million for a "Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities" Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (53 - 21)
June 24, 2021 NJ S 3780 Permits Prosecutors to Enroll in the Prosecutors Part of Public Employees Retirement System Bill Passed - House (55 - 19)
June 24, 2021 NJ A 698 Requires Incarcerated Individuals be Counted for Municipal, County, and Congressional Redistricting Purposes Bill Passed - House (50 - 25)
June 21, 2021 NJ A 5207 Prohibits State, Local Entities, and Private Detention Facilities from Signing Contracts to Detain Non-Citizens Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
June 21, 2021 NJ A 5756 Prohibits Removing "Commutation Credits" for Inmates After Certain Infractions Bill Passed - House (48 - 22)
June 3, 2021 NJ A 5820 Repeals the Public Health Emergency Declared by the Governor to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (44 - 28)
May 20, 2021 NJ A 4681 Amends Sentencing Laws to Allow Individuals to Join Community Release Programs Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
March 25, 2021 NJ A 4655 Prohibits Police from Being Within 100 Feet of a Polling Location Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
March 1, 2021 NJ S 3456 Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (46 - 20)
Jan. 11, 2021 NJ A 4454 Requires School Districts to Include Instruction on Diversity and Inclusion as Part of New Education Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 29)
Dec. 18, 2020 NJ S 3256 Reduces Penalties for Psilocybin Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 23)
Nov. 16, 2020 NJ S 1163 Requires Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cameras Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 15)
Oct. 29, 2020 NJ A 4545 Requires Instruction on Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion Bill Passed - House (56 - 7)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ S 2519 Authorizes Public Health Emergency Credits for Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ A 4320 Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 1254 Establishes Parole for Nonviolent Offenders Age 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (60 - 12)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4372 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4369 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms For Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 19)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4170 Limits the Use of Data Collected for Purposes of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
June 18, 2020 NJ A 1897 Reduces Criminal Penalty for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - House (63 - 10)
June 18, 2020 NJ A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
June 18, 2020 NJ A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
June 4, 2020 NJ A 4175 Establishes the "New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act" Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
April 13, 2020 NJ S 2331 Establishes Assistance for Reentry Benefits for Inmates Bill Passed - House (52 - 26)
March 16, 2020 NJ A 3859 Prohibits Evictions and Foreclosures During Emergency Circumstances Bill Passed - House (60 - 0)
Jan. 13, 2020 NJ S 758 Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (54 - 22)
Jan. 13, 2020 NJ S 758 Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (54 - 22)
Dec. 16, 2019 NJ A 4260 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Toy Guns or Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ S 2055 Authorizes Student Financial Aid for Incarcerated Persons Bill Passed - House (41 - 27)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ A 1796 Prohibits a "Gay Panic" Legal Defense Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ A 1796 Prohibits a "Gay Panic" Legal Defense Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ A 5823 Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration for Individuals Released from Prison Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ A 5823 Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration for Individuals Released from Prison Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ A 5816 Reduces the Penalty for Certain Parole Violations Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
June 20, 2019 NJ S 101 Requires Firearm Retailers to Sell Personalized Handguns Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
June 20, 2019 NJ S 3897 Prohibits Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes from Purchasing Guns Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
June 20, 2019 NJ A 5452 Amends Firearm Identification and Training Requirements Bill Passed - House (45 - 24)
June 20, 2019 NJ A 314 Amends Solitary Confinement Procedures Bill Passed - House (49 - 24)
June 20, 2019 NJ A 5455 Amends Ammunition Sale Regulations Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
June 20, 2019 NJ A 5453 Increases Penalties for Illegal Firearm Transfers Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
Jan. 31, 2019 NJ A 4135 Establishes Procedures for Digital Parking Meters and a Fund for Encouraging Designated Drivers Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
Dec. 17, 2018 NJ S 1036 Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
Dec. 17, 2018 NJ S 1036 Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 2762 Amends Temporary Disability Leave Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 8)
June 21, 2018 NJ A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (48 - 25)
June 7, 2018 NJ A 1217 Authorizes Extreme Risk Protective Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 11)
June 7, 2018 NJ A 2761 Prohibits Firearm Magazines with More than 10 Rounds Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20)
May 24, 2018 NJ S 493 Authorizes Transgender Death Certificates Bill Passed - House (57 - 10)
April 12, 2018 NJ A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/23 S 3114 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Wearing Masks While Interacting with the Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
3/23 A 4071 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Assisting with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
6/30 A 5447 Prohibits Sweepstakes Model of Wagering Bill Passed - House (69 - 10)
3/24 A 3540 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Production or Dissemination of Deceptive Audio or Visual Media (Deepfakes) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 13)
12/19 A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
6/28 A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
1/08 S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
6/30 S 3771 Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
6/30 S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
6/30 S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
11/21 A 4769 Establishes Gun Free Zones Bill Passed - House (43 - 29)
6/29 S 2742 Appropriates Funds For Law Enforcement Licensing Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
6/29 S 2846 Amends Firearm Manufacturing Violations from Third to Second Degree Crimes Bill Passed - House (64 - 14)
6/29 S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
6/29 A 3974 Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
6/29 A 4370 Requires Gun Owners to Obtain a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card Bill Passed - House (48 - 28)
3/24 A 649 Expands Police Uses for Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
2/28 A 1720 Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
1/10 S 896 Exempts Public Defender Fee Requirements for Defendants Under the Age of 18 (56 - 23)
12/20 S 2834 Requires Culturally Responsive Training for Teaching Candidates Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 18)
12/20 S 3319 Repeals Certain Juvenile Justice Penalties Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
6/24 S 2924 Appropriates $8.4 Million for a "Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities" Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (53 - 21)
6/24 S 3780 Permits Prosecutors to Enroll in the Prosecutors Part of Public Employees Retirement System Bill Passed - House (55 - 19)
6/24 A 698 Requires Incarcerated Individuals be Counted for Municipal, County, and Congressional Redistricting Purposes Bill Passed - House (50 - 25)
6/21 A 5207 Prohibits State, Local Entities, and Private Detention Facilities from Signing Contracts to Detain Non-Citizens Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
6/21 A 5756 Prohibits Removing "Commutation Credits" for Inmates After Certain Infractions Bill Passed - House (48 - 22)
6/03 A 5820 Repeals the Public Health Emergency Declared by the Governor to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (44 - 28)
5/20 A 4681 Amends Sentencing Laws to Allow Individuals to Join Community Release Programs Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
3/25 A 4655 Prohibits Police from Being Within 100 Feet of a Polling Location Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
3/01 S 3456 Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (46 - 20)
1/11 A 4454 Requires School Districts to Include Instruction on Diversity and Inclusion as Part of New Education Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 29)
12/18 S 3256 Reduces Penalties for Psilocybin Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 23)
11/16 S 1163 Requires Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cameras Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 15)
10/29 A 4545 Requires Instruction on Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion Bill Passed - House (56 - 7)
9/24 S 2519 Authorizes Public Health Emergency Credits for Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
8/27 A 4320 Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
7/30 A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
7/30 A 1254 Establishes Parole for Nonviolent Offenders Age 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (60 - 12)
7/30 A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
7/30 A 4372 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
7/30 A 4369 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms For Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 19)
7/30 A 4170 Limits the Use of Data Collected for Purposes of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
6/18 A 1897 Reduces Criminal Penalty for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - House (63 - 10)
6/18 A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
6/18 A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
6/04 A 4175 Establishes the "New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act" Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
4/13 S 2331 Establishes Assistance for Reentry Benefits for Inmates Bill Passed - House (52 - 26)
3/16 A 3859 Prohibits Evictions and Foreclosures During Emergency Circumstances Bill Passed - House (60 - 0)
1/13 S 758 Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (54 - 22)
1/13 S 758 Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (54 - 22)
12/16 A 4260 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Toy Guns or Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
11/25 S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
11/25 S 2055 Authorizes Student Financial Aid for Incarcerated Persons Bill Passed - House (41 - 27)
11/25 A 1796 Prohibits a "Gay Panic" Legal Defense Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
11/25 A 1796 Prohibits a "Gay Panic" Legal Defense Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
11/25 A 5823 Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration for Individuals Released from Prison Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
11/25 A 5823 Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration for Individuals Released from Prison Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
11/25 A 5816 Reduces the Penalty for Certain Parole Violations Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
6/20 S 101 Requires Firearm Retailers to Sell Personalized Handguns Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
6/20 S 3897 Prohibits Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes from Purchasing Guns Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
6/20 A 5452 Amends Firearm Identification and Training Requirements Bill Passed - House (45 - 24)
6/20 A 314 Amends Solitary Confinement Procedures Bill Passed - House (49 - 24)
6/20 A 5455 Amends Ammunition Sale Regulations Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
6/20 A 5453 Increases Penalties for Illegal Firearm Transfers Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
1/31 A 4135 Establishes Procedures for Digital Parking Meters and a Fund for Encouraging Designated Drivers Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
12/17 S 1036 Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
12/17 S 1036 Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor Bill Passed - House (41 - 34)
9/27 A 2762 Amends Temporary Disability Leave Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 8)
6/21 A 3861 Amends Unemployment Insurance Law (48 - 25)
6/07 A 1217 Authorizes Extreme Risk Protective Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 11)
6/07 A 2761 Prohibits Firearm Magazines with More than 10 Rounds Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20)
5/24 S 493 Authorizes Transgender Death Certificates Bill Passed - House (57 - 10)
4/12 A 3686 Increases State Protections for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
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