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NJ A2688

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New Jersey Commissioner of Health and all other state government entities from requiring COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination as a condition for attending public schools
  • Applies to all public primary and secondary schools (K-12) in New Jersey
  • Would take effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman DePhillips (District 40) along with Assemblyman Azzariti and Assemblyman Webber
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session as part of the 222nd Legislature

Legislative Description

Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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