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NJ S3065
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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New Jersey institutions of higher education receiving State operating aid must provide annual training to "responsible employees" on responding to and reporting student allegations of sexual harassment or sexual violence.
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Responsible employees include designated faculty, campus police and security, administrators, general counsel staff, health personnel, resident advisors, and other staff likely to receive such reports.
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Training must cover employees' duty to disclose confidentiality limits to victims, appropriate response procedures, and reporting obligations to institutional authorities.
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Responsible employees must report alleged incidents occurring on campus, at off-campus institution-related locations, or via electronic communications during class or activities.
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Institutions must investigate reported incidents to determine what occurred and take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.
Legislative Description
Requires reporting and investigation of alleged incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education and requires institutions to provide employee training on such reports.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026