Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in recent memory today, with more than 150 bills on the agenda as Governor Phil Murphy’s second and final term nears its close. Lawmakers began convening early in Trenton to consider a mix of healthcare, housing, education, and public safety measures that could shape the state’s policy landscape long after Murphy leaves office.
The sweeping docket includes proposals touching nearly every corner of state government — from transportation safety and human trafficking prevention to environmental regulation and affordable housing. Several measures focus on social services and healthcare reform, including A5052, which mandates insurance coverage for children’s behavioral health treatment, and A4838, requiring prescription drug coverage for serious mental illnesses without prior authorization barriers…