The Assembly Higher Education Committee voted to release Assembly Bill 4878 and its Senate counterpart S3052, a reprint bill concerning options at public institutions of higher education for service members and dependents unable to complete a course because of a military obligation.

Committee staff read the bill title and noted there were no committee amendments. Rutgers University filed written testimony in support and did not appear to testify in person.

Committee members asked no questions and proceeded to a roll‑call vote. Recorded votes were: Assemblywoman Matsakis — yes; Assemblyman Charfenberger — yes; Assemblyman Abdelaziz — yes; Assemblywoman Simmons — yes; Assemblywoman Miller — yes; Assemblyman Atkins — left a vote in the affirmative; Chairwoman Carter — yes. The committee chair announced the bills were released.

The bill text in the committee packet defines the options available at public institutions for service members and their dependents; the committee did not discuss further changes at the hearing.