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NJ S550
NJ S550Prohibits distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes candidacy of any candidate for election at any general, municipal, or school election.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law prohibits the distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes the candidacy of any candidate for election at any annual school election or the adoption of any bond issue, proposal, or any public question submitted at any general, municipal, or school election. This bill amends the law to extend the prohibition to the distribution to students of literature regarding the candidacy of any candidate of any general, municipal, or school election.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing law to prohibit the distribution of any literature to public school students that promotes, favors, or opposes the candidacy of any individual running in a general, municipal, or school election, or any bond issue, proposal, or public question being voted on in such elections. Previously, this prohibition only applied to literature related to annual school elections or bond issues and public questions submitted at general, municipal, or school elections. The bill also clarifies that students cannot be asked by school officials or employees to engage in activities that promote or oppose such candidacies or proposals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S550 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/550_I1.HTM |
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