New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

S 2786 — Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.

Last action — R/A REF AST

  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

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill prevents state agencies from entering contracts that restrict software installation and operation.

The bill prohibits state agencies from signing contracts that limit their ability to install or use specific software. This measure ensures that agencies can maintain flexibility in their technology choices.

Summary

Contracts, State-proh enter into, limits ability to install & run cert software

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 07, 2026

Action History

  1. R/A REF AST

  2. PS

  3. REP 2RS

  4. INT 1RS REF SSG

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 23 Yea · 13 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 01302
Democrat 23002
Total 231304
% of votes cast 58%33%0%10%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Not Voting
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Not Voting
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Nay
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Nay
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Nay
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Nay
Henry, Owen Republican Not Voting
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Nay
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Not Voting
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Nay
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Nay
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Nay
Singer, Robert W. Republican Nay
Space, Parker Republican Nay
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Nay
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Nay
Tiver, Latham Republican Nay

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2786 do?
Contracts, State-proh enter into, limits ability to install & run cert software
Who sponsors S 2786?
S 2786 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat), Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat), and Johnson, Gordon M. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2786?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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