New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 2252 — Increases Work First New Jersey Child Care appropriation by $28 million in FY2026 annual appropriations act to ensure full funding of child care subsidy program.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AHU

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Work First New Jersey Child Care-increase appropriation in FY2026;$28M

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 10, 2026
  • Introduced View text html January 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AHU

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2252 do?
Work First New Jersey Child Care-increase appropriation in FY2026;$28M
Who sponsors A 2252?
A 2252 is sponsored by Walker, Jerry (Democrat), Rodriguez, Ed (Democrat), Danielsen, Joe (Democrat), Dunn, Aura K. (Republican), Park, Ellen J. (Democrat), Schnall, Alexander (Democrat), Haider, Shama A. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Lopez, Yvonne (Democrat), and Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2252?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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