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NJ A858
NJ A858Prohibits public institutions of higher education from requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and monkeypox for students who attend remotely.
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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 prohibits a public institution of higher education from requiring a student, as a condition of admission or continued enrollment, to receive vaccination against COVID-19 or monkeypox if the student will have no in-person presence on the premises of the institution.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public colleges and universities in New Jersey from requiring students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or monkeypox if those students will not be physically present on campus at all, meaning they are attending classes entirely remotely. This means that if a student is only taking online courses and has no in-person contact with the institution's facilities, the school cannot make vaccination a requirement for them to be admitted or to continue their studies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A858 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/858_I1.HTM |
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