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NJ S820
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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New Jersey higher education institutions that boycott Israeli businesses, divest from companies supporting Israel, or participate in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement would be prohibited from receiving State funds
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Affected funding includes State operating aid, proceeds from State-supported revenue bonds issued by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, proceeds from State general obligation bonds, and State student assistance or scholarship funds administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
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The prohibition applies to the institution as a whole, including all endowment funds, subdivisions, departments, and sections
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Investment sales or withdrawals made for prudent economic reasons are explicitly exempt from the prohibition
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The bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session (222nd Legislature) and would take effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026