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Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

NJ S 4309 · Senate Bill · 222

Stage: Passed first chamber
Started in: Senate
Sponsors: 4
Latest action: Jun 18, 2026

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Passed first chamber · Jun 18, 2026
Law (Not started)

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What moved

Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Paul SarloLead sponsor
Tony BuccoLead sponsor
Benjie WimberlyCo-sponsor
Britnee TimberlakeCo-sponsor

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in New Jersey.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

Work with this bill

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