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NJ S3065
NJ S3065Requires reporting and investigation of alleged incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education and requires institutions to provide employee training on such reports.
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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
This bill requires an institution of higher education that receives State operating aid to provide annual training to employees designated by the institution as "responsible employees." Under the bill, the training will address how to respond to and report an allegation of sexual harassment or sexual violence made by a student enrolled in the institution. Under the bill, responsible employees include: designated faculty and other instructional staff of the institution; all employees of the campus police and campus security units; all administrators of the institution; all employees of the office of the general counsel of the institution; designated health personnel; all resident advisors; and any other institution personnel designated as being likely to witness or receive a report of an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence made by a student enrolled in the institution. Under the bill, the required training will provide responsible employees with information on:· the duty of the responsible employees to promptly disclose the limits of their confidentiality to a victim who initiates a report of an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence; · how to respond appropriately to a report of an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence; and· the duty to report an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the appropriate institution authorities. The bill requires a responsible employee to report an alleged act of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the appropriate institution authorities. Under the bill, a responsible employee is required to report an alleged act that occurred on campus, off campus, or via electronic communication. The bill further requires that, in the event that an institution of higher education that receives State operating aid receives a report of an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence made by a student, the institution must investigate to determine what occurred and take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.
AI Summary
This bill requires colleges and universities that receive state funding to provide annual training to specific employees, referred to as "responsible employees," who are likely to witness or receive reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence from students. These responsible employees include faculty, campus police, administrators, legal counsel staff, health personnel, resident advisors, and any other designated staff. The training will educate these employees on their duty to inform victims about the limits of confidentiality, how to properly respond to reports of sexual harassment or violence, and their obligation to report such incidents to the appropriate authorities, regardless of where the alleged act occurred (on or off campus, or through electronic communication). Furthermore, if a report of sexual harassment or violence is made, the institution must investigate the incident and take appropriate action to resolve the situation. The bill defines sexual harassment as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and sexual violence as physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person's will or when a person cannot give consent.
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/S3065 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3065_I1.HTM |
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