New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4072 — Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.

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 May 04, 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 (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Requires public colleges to allow refunds for students withdrawing due to extenuating circumstances.

This bill mandates public higher education institutions to implement a withdrawal policy that provides refunds for students facing certain extenuating circumstances, such as illness or hospitalization. The policy includes specific criteria for determining eligibility for refunds of tuition, fees, room, and board.

What this means for you
  • Students: This means you may get a refund on tuition and fees if you have to withdraw for qualifying reasons.

Summary

Extenuating circumstances, certain-adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 05, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4072 do?
Extenuating circumstances, certain-adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund
Who sponsors S 4072?
S 4072 is sponsored by Singer, Robert W., Cryan, Joseph P. (Democrat), and Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4072?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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