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NJ A2636

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Named the "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act" after a Northern Highlands Regional High School track star who died by suicide in January 2014 while enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Requires New Jersey higher education institutions to publicly post on their websites the total number of enrolled students who died by suicide or attempted suicide in the prior academic year.

  • Mandates annual updates to the suicide and attempted suicide data on institutional websites.

  • Addresses youth suicide as the third-leading cause of death for New Jersey residents ages 10-24, with 70% of the 283 youth suicides (2013-2015) occurring among young adults ages 19-24.

  • Sponsored by Assemblymen DePhillips and Barlas (District 40) and Assemblywoman Flynn (District 13), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

"Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

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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