S 706

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Constr or public works in school bldg-clarifies criminal history record check.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-706
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Education
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Criminal Justice Education Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Clarifies criminal history record check requirements for workers conducting construction or public works activities in school buildings; requires school district to update visitor policy.

Sponsor
McKnight, Angela V.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SED
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