New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 2579 — Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.

Last action — REF SBA

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. 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

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows military spouses and dependents to maintain in-State tuition when relocated due to service.

This bill lets spouses and dependents of military members retain in-State tuition status in New Jersey even if the military member is transferred to another state, as long as they were enrolled in college before the transfer and continue their enrollment.

What this means for you
  • Families: Military families can benefit from continued access to in-State tuition for education in New Jersey.

Summary

In-State tuition rate for mil. svc memb spouse/dependent, cert-permit to qualify

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SMV

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2579 do?
In-State tuition rate for mil. svc memb spouse/dependent, cert-permit to qualify
Who sponsors S 2579?
S 2579 is sponsored by Singleton, Troy (Democrat), Space, Parker (Republican), Polistina, Vincent J. (Republican), and Gopal, Vin (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2579?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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