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NJ S 4829

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Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ S 4829 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 4829 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-15): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

What is NJ S 4829 about?

NJ S 4829 is a bill in the 222 titled “Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 4829?

Cryan, Joseph P. is the primary sponsor of NJ S 4829.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-15 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Sponsors

  • Cryan, Joseph P.primary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-15

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4829

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