New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5251: New Jersey History Day Act-concerns
Status: In committee, September 24, 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, September 14, 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
- William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5) · primary sponsor
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- Robert J. Karabinchak (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- David Bailey, Jr. (D, 3)
- Anthony Angelozzi (D, 8)
- Paul Kanitra (R, 10)
- Rosaura Bagolie (D, 27)
Latest actions
- : SUB BY S4307 (1R)
- : REP/ACA 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF ATG
Votes
- Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (September 14, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: NEW JERSEY - HISTORY AND SYMBOLS
Common questions
- What is A5251?
- A5251 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): New Jersey History Day Act-concerns.
- What does A5251 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 A5251?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: SUB BY S4307 (1R) (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5251?
- William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A5251?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5251
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