New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

A 3407 — Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students who have children to purchase meal plans, live in on-campus housing, or pay gym fees.

Last action — REP 2RA

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prevents colleges from requiring student parents to purchase meal plans, live on-campus, or pay gym fees.

This bill prohibits higher education institutions in New Jersey from mandating that students with children buy meal plans, live on-campus, or pay gym fees, with some exceptions. It aims to reduce financial burdens on student parents.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means student parents won't face mandatory fees for meal plans, housing, or gym access.

Summary

Higher education students, child custody-prohibits requiring to purch meal plans

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF AHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3407 do?
Higher education students, child custody-prohibits requiring to purch meal plans
Who sponsors A 3407?
A 3407 is sponsored by Simmons, Heather (Democrat), Bailey Jr., David (Democrat), and Haider, Shama A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3407?
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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