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New Jersey · 2026 session · Adoptive or foster parent
Bills affecting Adoptive or foster parent in New Jersey — 2026 session
CivicRadar surfaces 25 active New Jersey bills this session that affect adoptive or foster parent constituents directly. Your rep needs to hear from you before the vote.
Top 20 bills, ranked
Ranked by how strongly each bill matches the adoptive or foster parent community, weighted by stage, recency, advocacy-org consensus, and sponsor support.
- 01NJ · S2599In committee
Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
- 02NJ · S1780In committee
"New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Act"; provides rental assistance and case management services for certain young adults leaving foster care or kinship care; appropriates $10 million.
- 03NJ · A4780In committee
Requires adoption of joint resolution before Attorney General files amicus brief in any state or federal court in which State is not party.
- 04NJ · A580In committee
Requires child's religion not be changed due to foster care or adoption.
- 05NJ · A4614In committee
"Affordable Home Energy Protection Act"; prohibits adoption of State or local rules that restrict the use of certain fossil-fuel powered appliances or heating systems.
- 06NJ · A1254In committee
Prohibits adoption of any State rule or regulation mandating electric heating or water heating systems in buildings prior to issuance of DCA report.
- 07NJ · S1339In committee
Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.
- 08NJ · A1122In committee
Waives pet adoption fees for certain military personnel and veterans.
- 09NJ · A2355In committee
Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.
- 10NJ · A2576In committee
Allows direct deposit of adoption subsidy payments.
- 11NJ · A3026In committee
Requires adoption of school tick remediation policy in public and private schools.
- 12NJ · A2263In committee
Establishes timeframe for adoption of, and requires public comment on, proposed annual economic benefits for certain solid waste facilities; authorizes residents to petition State to establish or adjust annual economic benefit.
- 13NJ · A3139In committee
Requires any State website providing information on reproductive rights to also provide information on adoption services.
- 14NJ · S599In committee
Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.
- 15NJ · S196In committee
Prohibits certain animal adoption centers from denying applicant for adoption of dog or cat solely due to applicant's age.
- 16NJ · A1550In committee
Requires adoption and implementation of cybersecurity standards by casinos and sportsbooks; establishes safe gaming certification program.
- 17NJ · A1878In committee
Permits business entities and nonprofit organizations to adopt certain responsibilities related to stormwater management basins; provides corporation business tax credit for adoption of stormwater management basins in certain watersheds.
- 18NJ · A3007In committee
Permits tax credit against gross income tax for certain adoption expenses.
- 19NJ · S86In committee
Waives certain pet adoption fees for veterans.
- 20NJ · S2113In committee
Requires adoption of anti-nepotism policies by school districts and charter schools.
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