New Jersey Assembly passes bills on cannabis, child endangerment, and agricultural grants

June 30, 2025 | 2025 House Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, New Jersey


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New Jersey Assembly passes bills on cannabis, child endangerment, and agricultural grants
The New Jersey Legislature convened on June 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM for an assembly session that addressed several significant bills. The meeting began with Assemblywoman Pindarren moving to reconsider a previous bill, which passed with 66 votes in favor and 8 against.

Following this, Assemblywoman Pinto Marin introduced Senate Bill 4618, aimed at modifying requirements under the film and digital media content production tax credit program. The bill received 62 affirmative votes, 16 negative votes, and 1 abstention, leading to its passage.

Next on the agenda was Assembly Bill 3742, sponsored by Assemblyman McCoy and Droolus, which establishes a reimbursement grant program for school districts sourcing local foods. This bill garnered strong support, passing with 76 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.

Assembly Bill 4182, concerning the employment conditions of cannabis workers, was also discussed. Sponsored by Assemblyman D'Angelo, it passed with 60 votes in favor and 19 against.

The assembly then addressed Assembly Bill 4643, which creates penalties for child endangerment via social media. Assemblywoman Hall moved the bill, which passed unanimously with 76 votes in favor.

Assembly Bill 4651, which establishes penalties for certain conduct related to public brawls, sparked a robust debate. Concerns were raised about the implications of holding parents accountable for their children's actions. Despite the controversy, the bill passed with 60 votes in favor, 15 against, and 5 abstentions.

The assembly also considered Assembly Bill 5077, which extends the statutory pause on the collection of student group objective data. This bill passed with 72 votes in favor, 2 against, and 5 abstentions.

Further discussions included Assembly Bill 5260, which addresses the sale and distribution of certain apparel containing harmful substances. This bill passed with 56 votes in favor and 18 against.

Finally, Assembly Bill 5278, establishing the New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act, received unanimous support with 78 votes in favor. Assembly Bill 5383, requiring unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation-enhancing drugs, also passed with 77 votes in favor and 3 against.

The session concluded with a focus on various legislative measures aimed at addressing pressing social issues, reflecting the assembly's commitment to both public safety and health.

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