New Jersey State Representative

Melinda Kane 2026-2027 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1644

Introduced
1/13/26  
Prohibits child care providers from charging any fees for service on days when providers are unable to provide child care services due to contraction of, or exposure to, COVID-19.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1639

Introduced
1/13/26  
Clarifies that owners of self-driving motor vehicles must comply with existing insurance requirements.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1645

Introduced
1/13/26  
Clarifies that veterinarians are not within ambit of telemedicine and telehealth law.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A3245

Introduced
1/13/26  
Establishes "Anthony's Legacy Act"; provides special consideration for certain grandparents applying for visitation rights.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A2056

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Failed
1/13/26  
Revises New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1643

Introduced
1/13/26  
Requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A2059

Introduced
1/13/26  
Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1647

Introduced
1/13/26  
Restricts use of restrictive employment covenants for physicians and nurses.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1649

Introduced
1/13/26  
Allows dog owners to procure identification cards for guide or service dogs; appropriates $100,000.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1646

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Establishes timelines for review and approval by Commissioner of Education of annual certified audits submitted by approved private schools for students with disabilities.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1400

Introduced
1/13/26  
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A2317

Introduced
1/13/26  
Prohibits forcibly feeding certain poultry for production of foie gras.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A3887

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1537

Introduced
1/13/26  
Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.
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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1310

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
"Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights"; prohibits certain "as is" sales of used motor vehicles.