NJ S 1479
in committeeProhibits institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions from using applications for admission that inquire about applicant's criminal history; establishes "Universal College Application Development Task Force" to develop standard application for admission.
New Jersey · 222 · upper
Quick answers
Did NJ S 1479 pass?
Not yet. NJ S 1479 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
What is NJ S 1479 about?
NJ S 1479 is a bill in the 222 titled “Prohibits institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions from using applications for admission that inquire about applicant's criminal history; establishes "Universal College Application Development Task Force" to develop standard application for admission.”.
Who sponsors NJ S 1479?
Cryan, Joseph P. is the primary sponsor of NJ S 1479.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Cryan, Joseph P.primary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-13
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
introduction,referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 4888
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