NJ S70 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S455
Note: Carry Over of previous A776
Note: Carry Over of previous A776
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 8)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.
Title
Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.
Sponsors
| Sen. James Holzapfel [R] | Sen. Michael Testa [R] | Sen. Kristin Corrado [R] | Sen. Robert Singer [R] |
| Sen. Declan O'Scanlon [R] | Sen. Joseph Pennacchio [R] | Sen. Anthony M. Bucco [R] | Sen. Parker Space [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S455 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
A776 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
A674 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
A776 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
A674 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S70 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/70_I1.HTM |
