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NJ S1628

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey's Division of Investment from investing any State pension or annuity fund assets in companies involved in the production or maintenance of nuclear weapons, including their subsidiaries, affiliates, or parent companies

  • Requires divestment from all such prohibited investments by January 1 of the second year following the bill's effective date, whether held directly or through separate accounts or commingled funds

  • Mandates the State Investment Council and Division Director submit an initial report identifying affected companies within 120 days, followed by annual reports on February 1 detailing divestment progress and remaining prohibited holdings

  • Provides indemnification for State Investment Council members and State officers/employees against all claims, damages, and legal costs arising from investment decisions made pursuant to this act

  • Includes a safeguard provision ensuring the law does not require premature or imprudent sale of investments that would conflict with fiduciary obligations

Legislative Description

Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, companies involved in production or maintenance of nuclear weapons.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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