New Jersey Legislature Weekly

Weekly digest of New Jersey state bill activity: what passed, what was signed, what was vetoed.

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New Jersey Legislature Weekly August 11: New Jersey Extends Energy Contracts, Funds Senior Microtransit
Created: August 11th, 2026 - 08:15 PT
Script

Here is today's New Jersey Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 11th. The most consequential development from last week was the enactment of Senate Bill 4162, the Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act, signed into law last Thursday. The new law concerns extending certain public-entity contracts involving energy conservation and renewable-energy production. That matters because schools, local governments, and other public bodies often rely on long-term agreements to finance upgrades such as energy-efficiency improvements and renewable-power projects. Extending the legal framework for those contracts could help public entities continue projects designed to reduce energy use and manage utility costs. It also fits with the Legislature’s sustained attention to energy policy, following recent laws on advanced nuclear generation, transmission upgrades, and the costs associated with major new electricity demand. [1]

The second major item is Assembly Bill 4761, also signed last Thursday. It authorizes funding for on-demand microtransit service through the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. Microtransit generally refers to flexible, smaller-scale transportation service that can be scheduled around riders’ needs rather than operating only on fixed bus routes. For older residents and people with disabilities, particularly in communities where traditional transit is limited, this could offer a more practical option for reaching medical appointments, shopping, work, and other essential destinations. The enactment builds on the Legislature’s recent focus on transportation accessibility, including its July action requiring paratransit operators to announce stops. [2]

Health-workforce policy was another active area. Senate Bill 4113 enters New Jersey into the Athletic Trainer Compact, while Senate Bill 1493 updates occupational-therapy licensure requirements. Interstate professional compacts can make it easier for qualified practitioners to work across participating states while preserving state licensing standards. In the case of athletic trainers, that may be especially relevant for schools, colleges, sports programs, and health-care providers seeking staff with specialized injury-prevention and rehabilitation skills. The occupational-therapy measure likewise reflects an effort to keep professional rules current in a field that serves patients recovering or adapting after illness, injury, or disability. [3]

Property disclosure is the fourth notable story. Assembly Bill 4007 now requires sellers of real property to disclose the presence of dams. For prospective buyers, a dam on or near a property can raise questions about maintenance obligations, flood risk, insurance, safety inspections, and potential repair costs. Requiring disclosure gives buyers more information before completing a purchase and represents another consumer-protection measure in a housing market where hidden conditions can carry significant financial consequences. [4]

Three additional enactments round out the week. Assembly Bill 2391 authorizes “250th Anniversary Revolutionary War” license plates. A joint resolution designates November 7 each year as Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day. And the full slate of seven laws approved last Thursday brings the session’s total to 84 enactments. [5]

The larger pattern is targeted implementation rather than one sweeping overhaul: lawmakers are extending energy-financing tools, improving flexible transportation access, updating health-profession rules, and requiring clearer information in real-estate transactions. Thank you for listening to New Jersey Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow!

Source Evidence
  1. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
    New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-04 to 2026-08-11.

This week — signed into law / became law: 7.

Signed into law / became law (7):
- S4162 — "Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act"; concerns extension of certain public entity contracts related to energy conservation and renewable energy production. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.67. (2026-08-06)
- S4113 — Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.66. (2026-08-06)
- S1493 — Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. — became law
  Last action: Appr...
  2. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.67. (2026-08-06)
- S4113 — Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.66. (2026-08-06)
- S1493 — Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.65. (2026-08-06)
- AJR119 — Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-3. (2026-08-06)
- A4761 — Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.70. (2026-08-06)
- A4007 — Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.69. (2026-08-06)
- A2391 — Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Rev...
  3. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...:
- S4162 — "Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act"; concerns extension of certain public entity contracts related to energy conservation and renewable energy production. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.67. (2026-08-06)
- S4113 — Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.66. (2026-08-06)
- S1493 — Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.65. (2026-08-06)
- AJR119 — Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-3. (2026-08-06)
- A4761 — Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.70. (2026-08-06)
- A...
  4. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...n: Approved P.L.2026, JR-3. (2026-08-06)
- A4761 — Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.70. (2026-08-06)
- A4007 — Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.69. (2026-08-06)
- A2391 — Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.68. (2026-08-06)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 84 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 30 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
  5. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...mond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-3. (2026-08-06)
- A4761 — Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.70. (2026-08-06)
- A4007 — Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.69. (2026-08-06)
- A2391 — Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.68. (2026-08-06)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 84 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 30 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
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    New Jersey Legislature Weekly August 4: New Jersey Enacts $204 Million Conservation Package, Psychiatric-Bed Pilot
    Created: August 4th, 2026 - 08:15 PT
    Script

    Here is today's New Jersey Legislature Weekly for Tuesday August 4th. The biggest development from last week was a substantial package of environmental and open-space funding signed into law last Thursday. Senate Bill 743 directs 111.6 million dollars in dedicated natural-resource-damages revenue to the Department of Environmental Protection for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight. Senate Bill 4423 adds another 77.4 million dollars from constitutionally dedicated corporation-business-tax revenue and Green Acres funds for local-government open-space acquisition and park-development projects. And Senate Bill 4424 appropriates 15.5 million dollars for DEP grants to eligible nonprofit organizations acquiring or developing land for recreation and conservation. [1]

    Together, those three laws represent more than 204 million dollars for conservation, restoration, parks, and land preservation. That is the most consequential outcome of the week because it converts dedicated revenue into projects that can affect local parks, damaged habitats, public access to open space, and long-term environmental resilience. The package also continues a recent pattern: even as New Jersey debates major energy and affordability questions, the Legislature is keeping funding pipelines active for physical infrastructure and environmental assets. [2]

    The second major story is mental-health and behavioral-health policy. Senate Bill 4407, also signed last Thursday, extends certain provisions related to involuntary commitment. The activity record does not provide further detail on which provisions were extended, but the enactment is significant because commitment law sits at the intersection of emergency mental-health care, civil liberties, hospital capacity, and public safety. [3]

    A related health-care measure, Assembly Bill 5223, became law as well. It creates a voluntary pilot program allowing certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric-bed status. The pilot approach is notable. Rather than immediately imposing a statewide permanent rule, lawmakers are testing whether providers can use psychiatric capacity more flexibly while the state evaluates the operational and patient-care effects. With behavioral-health services under persistent pressure, the two new laws show the Legislature addressing both the legal framework for crisis intervention and the practical availability of psychiatric beds. [4]

    Education and accessibility also saw narrower but meaningful enactments. Senate Bill 170 requires the Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. That does not necessarily set one mandatory statewide break, but it gives the state a more formal role in coordinating the calendar question. Senate Bill 3237 requires televisions in State buildings to display closed captioning for programming, an everyday accessibility change for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors and employees. [5]

    Other new laws include Assembly Bill 4050, concerning facilities used by applicants for new motor-vehicle dealer licenses, and Assembly Bill 1738, authorizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated license plates. A joint resolution also designates June 10 annually as Christina Grimmie Day in New Jersey. [6]

    The larger takeaway is that last week’s output was less about a single sweeping regulatory overhaul and more about targeted implementation: directing dedicated dollars into conservation, adjusting behavioral-health systems, and making practical changes in public services and accessibility. Ten measures became law in the week ending today, bringing the session total to 77 enacted laws. Thank you for listening to New Jersey Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

    Source Evidence
    1. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...26-07-28 to 2026-08-04.

This week — signed into law / became law: 10.

Signed into law / became law (10):
- SJR137 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-2. (2026-07-30)
- S4424 — Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for cer… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.61. (2026-07-30)
- S4423 — Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain a… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.60. (2026-07-30)
- S4407 — Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment. — b...
    2. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...became law: 10.

Signed into law / became law (10):
- SJR137 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-2. (2026-07-30)
- S4424 — Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for cer… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.61. (2026-07-30)
- S4423 — Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain a… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.60. (2026-07-30)
- S4407 — Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.59. (202...
    3. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...: Approved P.L.2026, JR-2. (2026-07-30)
- S4424 — Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for cer… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.61. (2026-07-30)
- S4423 — Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain a… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.60. (2026-07-30)
- S4407 — Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.59. (2026-07-30)
- S3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c...
    4. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...ning for programming. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.58. (2026-07-30)
- S743 — Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.57. (2026-07-30)
- S170 — Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.56. (2026-07-30)
- A5223 — Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.64. (2026-07-30)
- A4050 — Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.63. (2026-07-30)
- A1738 — Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sor...
    5. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.60. (2026-07-30)
- S4407 — Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.59. (2026-07-30)
- S3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.58. (2026-07-30)
- S743 — Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.57. (2026-07-30)
- S170 — Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.56. (2026-07-30)
- A5223 — Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed s...
    6. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...oved P.L.2026, c.57. (2026-07-30)
- S170 — Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.56. (2026-07-30)
- A5223 — Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.64. (2026-07-30)
- A4050 — Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.63. (2026-07-30)
- A1738 — Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.62. (2026-07-30)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 77 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 37 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
    7. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
      New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-28 to 2026-08-04.

This week — signed into law / became law: 10.

Signed into law / became law (10):
- SJR137 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, JR-2. (2026-07-30)
- S4424 — Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for cer… — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.61. (2026-07-30)
- S4423 — Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for lo...
    Sources
      New Jersey Legislature Weekly July 28: New Jersey Overhauls Alcohol Licensing, Enacts Fair Price Protection Act
      Created: July 28th, 2026 - 08:15 PT
      Script

      Here is today's New Jersey Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 28th. The most consequential action out of Trenton this week was a large group of new laws approved last Wednesday and Thursday, with 12 bills becoming law across alcohol licensing, health care regulation, consumer protection, housing, criminal justice, transportation, and elections. [1]

      The lead item is Senate Bill 4404, which makes various revisions to New Jersey’s alcoholic beverage licensing laws. It became law on Thursday. Alcohol licensing is a long-running pressure point for restaurants, local governments, breweries, and economic development advocates, so any statutory revision in this area can have practical effects well beyond the State House. The bill’s enactment adds another piece to the state’s continuing effort to modernize highly regulated local business sectors. [2]

      The second major new law is Assembly Bill 4085, the “Fair Price Protection Act,” also approved Thursday. Coming one week after New Jersey enacted the FAIR Act on algorithmic rent inflation, this is another signal that lawmakers are focused on market conduct and household costs. The exact policy mechanisms differ, but the theme is consistent: the Legislature is using consumer-facing regulation to respond to price pressures in essential or high-impact markets. [3]

      Health care was another major area of activity. Senate Bill 3463 became law Thursday and makes changes to the regulation of health care service firms. That matters for a workforce and care-delivery sector that has grown more complex as more services move into home-based and community-based settings. Assembly Bill 4075, approved Wednesday, authorizes the Department of Health to establish partnerships in international public health. Together, those measures show health policy moving on two tracks: tightening rules around service providers at home, while giving the state more flexibility to collaborate beyond its borders on public health issues. [4]

      Criminal justice and housing access also saw notable enactments. Assembly Bill 5154 became law Wednesday and requires a jury, rather than a court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. That is a significant procedural change because it places a key sentencing-related determination in the hands of jurors. Assembly Bill 5169, also approved Wednesday, authorizes the Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to make certain reimbursements supporting pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under the Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. In a high-cost housing environment, that kind of counseling support fits into a broader legislative focus on keeping residents housed and helping buyers avoid preventable financial distress. [5]

      Several more targeted laws round out the week. Assembly Bill 2132 requires paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers, an accessibility measure with day-to-day importance for riders. Assembly Bill 1516 exempts poll worker wages from affecting unemployment compensation, which may help election officials recruit workers without penalizing residents receiving benefits. Assembly Bill 4375 clarifies how electric vehicle parking spaces are calculated, while Assembly Bill 4947 revises continuing education rules for real estate licensees. [6]

      The broader trend is a Legislature moving from big-ticket energy and infrastructure measures into practical regulatory updates: prices, licensing, care services, housing counseling, accessibility, and election staffing. The session snapshot now shows 67 bills have become law, with 47 more having passed both chambers. Thank you for listening to New Jersey Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

      Source Evidence
      1. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- S4404 — Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.46. (2026-07-23)
- S3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L...
      2. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- S4404 — Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.46. (2026-07-23)
- S3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L...
      3. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- S4404 — Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.46. (2026-07-23)
- S3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L...
      4. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-21 to 2026-07-28.

This week — signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- S4404 — Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.46. (2026-07-23)
- S3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.44. (2026-07-23)
- A5169 — Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.54. (2026-07-22)
-...
      5. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.44. (2026-07-23)
- A5169 — Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.54. (2026-07-22)
- A5154 — Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.53. (2026-07-22)
- A4947 — Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and...
      6. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...ishes "Fair Price Protection Act." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.55. (2026-07-23)
- A4075 — Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.50. (2026-07-22)
- A2132 — Requires paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.49. (2026-07-23)
- A1552 — Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.48. (2026-07-23)
- A1516 — Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.47. (2026-07-23)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 67 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 47 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
      7. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- S4404 — Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.46. (2026-07-23)
- S3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.45. (2026-07-23)
- S497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.44. (2026-07-23)
- A5169 — Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.54. (2026-07-22)
- A5154 — Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. — became la...
      Sources
        New Jersey Legislature Weekly July 21: New Jersey Enacts FAIR Act Targeting Algorithmic Rent Inflation
        Created: July 21st, 2026 - 08:15 PT
        Script

        Here is today's New Jersey Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 21st. The top development out of Trenton is that Assembly Bill 3497 became law yesterday. The measure establishes the “Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent Act,” or FAIR Act. This is the week’s most consequential new enactment because it moves New Jersey directly into the growing policy debate over how technology is used in housing markets, especially where data tools and pricing systems may affect rents. Even without a long list of newly advanced bills this week, this signature stands out: lawmakers are signaling that housing affordability is not only a zoning, construction, or subsidy issue, but also a market-practices issue. [1]

        The FAIR Act adds to a broader pattern in this session: the Legislature is increasingly targeting the rules behind major cost pressures on households and businesses. Last week’s energy package dealt with who pays for the rising electricity demand tied to data centers and grid upgrades. This week’s rent-algorithm law applies that same kind of scrutiny to housing costs. In both areas, the policy question is similar: when new technologies reshape essential markets, the state is stepping in to set guardrails before consumers are left carrying costs they cannot easily avoid. [2]

        The second major story is the continued effect of the large group of laws signed earlier this month, particularly in energy and infrastructure. Although those measures were already covered in last week’s report, they remain important context for the current legislative agenda. Assembly Bill 4881, the Power NJ Act, created an advanced nuclear energy procurement program in the Board of Public Utilities. Assembly Bill 5188, the Advanced Grid Technologies Act, set up oversight and expedited review for certain advanced transmission projects. Assembly Bill 796 required special utility rules for certain data centers, intended to protect other customers from higher costs. Together with this week’s FAIR Act, these laws show a Legislature focused on fast-changing sectors where technology, private investment, and consumer prices are colliding. [3]

        The third takeaway is infrastructure financing. The latest activity list includes several New Jersey Infrastructure Bank measures that became law earlier in July, covering environmental infrastructure, hazard mitigation, and transportation project loans for fiscal year 2027. These are not as headline-grabbing as rent or energy legislation, but they are the machinery that keeps water, environmental, resilience, and transportation projects moving. For local governments and public authorities, these financing bills can be the difference between a planned project and a delayed one. [4]

        The session snapshot now shows 55 bills have become law in the 2026-2027 regular session, with 59 more having passed both chambers and 156 having passed one chamber. The trend is clear: after a burst of enactments on energy, infrastructure, health care, and now housing-market technology, the Legislature’s recent output is centered on cost control, system reliability, and public oversight of high-impact industries. Thank you for listening to New Jersey Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [5]

        Source Evidence
        1. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
          New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-14 to 2026-07-21.

This week — signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- A3497 — Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.43. (2026-07-20)
- S4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.37. (2026-07-08)
- S4220 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action:...
        2. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...2757 — Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.33. (2026-07-07)
- A2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.38. (2026-07-08)
- A796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, C.32. (2026-07-07)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 55 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 59 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
        3. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.35. (2026-07-08)
- A5188 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental  projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.34. (2026-07-07)
- A4961 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.41. (2026-07-08)
- A4881 — "Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.42. (2026-07-13)
- A4852 — Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substan...
        4. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...— signed into law / became law: 12.

Signed into law / became law (12):
- A3497 — Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.43. (2026-07-20)
- S4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.37. (2026-07-08)
- S4220 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.36. (2026-07-08)
- S4217 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.35. (2026-07-08)
- A5188 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental...
        5. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...mission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.33. (2026-07-07)
- A2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.38. (2026-07-08)
- A796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, C.32. (2026-07-07)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 55 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 59 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
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          New Jersey Legislature Weekly July 14: New Jersey Enacts Power NJ Act for Advanced Nuclear
          Created: July 14th, 2026 - 08:15 PT
          Script

          Here is today's New Jersey Legislature Weekly for Tuesday July 14th. The biggest legislative development is a new energy law signed yesterday: Assembly Bill 4881, the “Power NJ Act.” It creates an advanced nuclear energy procurement program within the Board of Public Utilities. That is a major policy signal from Trenton, because it puts advanced nuclear into the state’s formal energy planning toolkit at a time when reliability, clean-energy targets, and rising electricity demand are all pressing concerns. [1]

          That nuclear measure follows a cluster of energy and grid bills that became law last week. Assembly Bill 5188, the “Advanced Grid Technologies Act,” requires state oversight of certain supplemental transmission projects and creates an expedited review process for projects using advanced transmission technologies. Assembly Bill 2757 requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. And Assembly Bill 796 requires electric public utilities to develop special rules for certain data centers, aimed at protecting other customers from cost increases tied to high-demand data center activity. Taken together, these laws suggest lawmakers are trying to modernize the grid while also managing who pays for the next wave of power demand. [2]

          The second major story is infrastructure financing. Three New Jersey Infrastructure Bank measures became law last Wednesday. Senate Bill 4220 authorizes the Infrastructure Bank to expend funds for environmental infrastructure project loans for fiscal year 2027. Senate Bill 4217 does the same for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects. Senate Bill 4221 appropriates funds to the Department of Environmental Protection for environmental infrastructure projects. In addition, Assembly Bill 4961 became law, authorizing Infrastructure Bank spending for transportation infrastructure loans and making an appropriation. These are nuts-and-bolts bills, but they matter: they keep the state’s project pipeline moving for water, environmental, hazard mitigation, and transportation needs. [3]

          The third story is health care access through telemedicine. Assembly Bill 4852 became law last Wednesday, revising requirements for prescribing Schedule Two controlled dangerous substances through telemedicine and telehealth without an in-person examination or review. This is a significant update in the post-pandemic telehealth landscape, where policymakers are still balancing patient access, provider flexibility, and safeguards around controlled substances. [4]

          Other notable laws include Assembly Bill 4678, which clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects, and Assembly Bill 2401, which establishes new measures to improve safety at scrap metal businesses. [5]

          The broader trend this week is clear: the Legislature’s enacted agenda is heavily focused on infrastructure, energy capacity, and risk management. Out of eleven bills becoming law, many deal with financing physical systems or preparing the electric grid for new demand. The session snapshot now shows 54 bills have become law, with 60 more having passed both chambers, so more gubernatorial action may be coming soon. Thank you for listening to New Jersey Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

          Source Evidence
          1. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...ce Mitigation Program projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.35. (2026-07-08)
- A5188 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental  projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.34. (2026-07-07)
- A4961 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.41. (2026-07-08)
- A4881 — "Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.42. (2026-07-13)
- A4852 — Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth with...
          2. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...— became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.40. (2026-07-08)
- A4678 — Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.39. (2026-07-08)
- A2757 — Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.33. (2026-07-07)
- A2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.38. (2026-07-08)
- A796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, C.32. (2026-07-07)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 54 became law...
          3. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            New Jersey state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-07 to 2026-07-14.

This week — signed into law / became law: 11.

Signed into law / became law (11):
- S4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.37. (2026-07-08)
- S4220 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.36. (2026-07-08)
- S4217 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.35. (2026-07-08)
- A5188 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental...
          4. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...dvanced transmission technologies. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.34. (2026-07-07)
- A4961 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.41. (2026-07-08)
- A4881 — "Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.42. (2026-07-13)
- A4852 — Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.40. (2026-07-08)
- A4678 — Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.39. (2026-07-...
          5. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...-07-13)
- A4852 — Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.40. (2026-07-08)
- A4678 — Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.39. (2026-07-08)
- A2757 — Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.33. (2026-07-07)
- A2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.38. (2026-07-08)
- A796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data cen...
          6. New Jersey Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...mission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.33. (2026-07-07)
- A2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, c.38. (2026-07-08)
- A796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs. — became law
  Last action: Approved P.L.2026, C.32. (2026-07-07)

Session snapshot (2026-2027 Regular Session): 10707 bills tracked — 54 became law, 295 failed, 10142 introduced, 60 passed both chambers, 156 passed one chamber.
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