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NJ A1624
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Kean
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AI Summary
- New Jersey higher education institutions that boycott Israeli businesses, divest from Israel-supporting companies, or participate in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement would be barred from receiving State funds
- Prohibited funding includes State operating aid, proceeds from State-supported revenue bonds issued by the NJ Educational Facilities Authority, and proceeds from State general obligation bonds
- State student assistance and scholarship funds administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority would also be withheld from students enrolled at institutions engaging in these activities
- The prohibition applies to all institutional subdivisions, departments, sections, and endowment funds that engage in covered boycott or divestment activities
- Institutions may still divest from investments for prudent economic reasons without triggering the funding prohibition
Legislative Description
Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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