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NJ A1628

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Kean

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey public colleges and universities from entering into contracts, partnerships, joint ventures, memoranda of understanding, or collaborative arrangements with institutions of higher education located in Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories.

  • Bans public higher education institutions from transferring, licensing, or sublicensing intellectual property to institutions located in Palestinian territories.

  • Institutions found non-compliant by the Secretary of Higher Education would lose eligibility for all State support for operational and capital costs.

  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (District 30, Monmouth and Ocean) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

Prohibits public institution of higher education from entering into certain partnerships with institutions of higher education located in Palestinian territories.

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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