New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 3738 — Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACO

  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

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Personal flotation devices-proh bus entities from selling or manuf not approved

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 07, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACO

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3738 do?
Personal flotation devices-proh bus entities from selling or manuf not approved
Who sponsors A 3738?
A 3738 is sponsored by Donlon, Margie, Kean, Sean T. (Republican), Sampson IV, William B. (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), and Collazos-Gill, Alixon (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3738?
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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