A 4800 — Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Last action — REP/ACA 2RA
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed General Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill streamlines the licensure process for out-of-State higher education institutions in New Jersey.
This bill establishes new requirements for out-of-State educational institutions to obtain licensure to operate in New Jersey, including evidence of accreditation and financial stability. The Secretary of Higher Education will review and approve petitions, ensuring compliance with state educational standards.
Summary
Institutions of higher education, out-of-State-revise licensure process
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html March 24, 2026
Action History
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REP/ACA 2RA
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INT 1RA REF AHI
Sponsors
- Carmen Theresa Morales · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (119)
119 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 119 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carter, Linda S. | Democrat | Yea |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Democrat | Yea |
| Morales, Carmen Theresa | Democrat | Yea |
| Simmons, Heather | Democrat | Yea |
| Dunn, Aura K. | Republican | Yea |
| Scharfenberger, Gerry | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A 4800 do?
- Institutions of higher education, out-of-State-revise licensure process
- Who sponsors A 4800?
- A 4800 is sponsored by Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat).
- What is the current status of A 4800?
- This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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