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NJ A 5493

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"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ A 5493 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5493 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-05): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

What is NJ A 5493 about?

NJ A 5493 is a bill in the 222 titled “"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5493?

Kearney, Vincent M., Morales, Carmen Theresa are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5493.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-05 — Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Kearney, Vincent M.primary
  • Morales, Carmen Theresaprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-10-05

    Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

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  2. 2026-09-14

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5493

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