New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5518 — Establishes New Jersey Imagination Library Program in DOE; appropriates $2 million.

Last action — REP REF AAP

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes the New Jersey Imagination Library Project and allocates $2 million for it.

The bill creates the New Jersey Imagination Library Project within the Department of Education and sets aside $2 million for funding. This initiative aims to promote literacy among young children in the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in New Jersey may receive free books for their young children to support reading development.

Summary

Imagination Library Program, New Jersey-establishes in DOE;$2M

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 18, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:44-6.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:44-6

    Education and → Services ; and (9) administering the New Jersey Imagination Library Program as established pursuant to section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5518 do?
Imagination Library Program, New Jersey-establishes in DOE;$2M
Who sponsors A 5518?
A 5518 is sponsored by Moen Jr., William F. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5518?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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