Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Luanne Peterpaul was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced122
Out of committee18
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee87
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Withdrawn Because Approved 17Judiciary 9State and Local Government 9Financial Institutions and Insurance 7Aging and Human Services 7Education 6
Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-10-05
Expands and changes membership of Aquaculture Advisory Council.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee · 2026-09-28
Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments; increases property tax credit option for certain individuals.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee · 2026-09-24
Recognizes the scientific advancements made by the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers University.
Became lawFiled with Secretary of State · 2026-09-24
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Out of committeeAssembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano) (Voice) · 2026-09-24
Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.
Out of committeeAssembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano) (Voice) · 2026-09-24
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.
Not out of committeeReported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee · 2026-09-17
Establishes New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in public schools; appropriates $4.5 million.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-09-14
Requires DOH to evaluate technology uses in long-term care settings, implements certain technological requirements within long-term care settings, and clarifies existing telehealth reimbursement parity includes long-term care settings.
Not out of committeeReported and Referred to Assembly Health Committee · 2026-09-14
Requires NJT to develop railroad safety public awareness campaign and increase safety signage at railroad crossings.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee · 2026-09-10
Consolidates administration of "New Jersey Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Act" under DOLWD.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee · 2026-09-10
Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.81. · 2026-08-28
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.74. · 2026-08-20
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.73. · 2026-08-11
Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.46. · 2026-07-22
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.