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NJ A3091
NJ A3091Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
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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 the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a penalty of $10,000 against an institution of higher education in the event that the secretary determines that the institution failed to appropriately respond to and investigate an allegation of sexual assault made by a student enrolled in the institution against another student, and to impose appropriate disciplinary action against the perpetrator if the allegation is substantiated.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a $10,000 fine on any college or university that does not properly handle a student's report of sexual assault by another student, and if the assault is proven, the institution must also take disciplinary action against the student who committed the assault. The bill also specifies that these fines will be collected and enforced through a legal process outlined in the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999."
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
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/A3091 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3091_I1.HTM |
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