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NJ A3091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Swain

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a $10,000 civil penalty against any institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to and investigate a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student
  • Requires institutions to impose appropriate disciplinary action against perpetrators when allegations are substantiated or face the penalty
  • Penalties would be collected and enforced through summary proceedings under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999"
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session in New Jersey's 222nd Legislature
  • Sponsored by Assemblywomen Lisa Swain (District 38), Carol A. Murphy (District 7), and Linda S. Carter (District 22)

Legislative Description

Authorizes 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.

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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