New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4307: New Jersey History Day Act-concerns
Status: Signed into law, October 27, 2026
"New Jersey History Day Act."
What the bill says
An Act designating December 18 of each year as New Jersey History Day and supplementing Title 36 of the Revised Statutes.
From the amended text, June 18, 2026:
An Act designating December 18 of each year as New Jersey History Day and supplementing Title 36 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the New Jersey History Day Act. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Instruction in State and local history strengthens civic identity, community engagement, and historical understanding. b. New Jersey has a rich history that is well-suited for incorporation into American history courses, as New Jersey history spans across time periods from pre-Columbian to the present. New Jersey also played a central role in the founding of the United States. On December 18th, 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution and later became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. Learning about the impact of this State on the history of the United States can strengthen residents civic engagement. c. The States history reflects a diverse and evolving population, contributing to its civic, cultural, and economic development. Dedicating a day to State and local history provides opportunities to establish commonalities across demographics. Through understanding the populations that built our communities, residents of this State can develop a greater sense of community identity. d. While …
Sponsors
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- James Beach (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5) · primary sponsor
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- Robert J. Karabinchak (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
- Paul D. Moriarty (D, 4)
- David Bailey, Jr. (D, 3)
- Anthony Angelozzi (D, 8)
- Paul Kanitra (R, 10)
- Rosaura Bagolie (D, 27)
Latest actions
- : APP P.L.2026, c.100.
- : PA PBH (74-0-0)
- : SUB FOR A5251 (1R)
- : REP 2RA
- : R/A REF ATG
- : PS (40-0)
- : SA 2RS (Voice) (Ruiz)
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SSG
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - New Jersey History Day Act-concerns (September 24, 2026): 74 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee: Reported favorably (September 14, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - New Jersey History Day Act-concerns (June 30, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee: Reported favorably (June 11, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: NEW JERSEY - HISTORY AND SYMBOLS
Common questions
- What is S4307?
- S4307 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): New Jersey History Day Act-concerns.
- What does S4307 do?
- In its own words: An Act designating December 18 of each year as New Jersey History Day and supplementing Title 36 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S4307?
- Signed into law as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: APP P.L.2026, c.100. (October 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4307?
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S4307?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4307
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