All Roll Calls
Yes: 152 • No: 18
New JerseyA5802220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET
Concerns Statewide Longitudinal Data System for Education and Workforce Development.*
Sponsored By: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Public access to data oversight is limited
Information shared, sent, or received to carry out this law is excluded from government-record access under state law and common law. This includes information shared under the Motor Vehicle Commission provision, not all government records. The data system’s governing body is also exempt from New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act. That act’s public-meeting requirements do not apply to the body.
Driver data sharing expands with privacy limits
After a signed agreement, the Motor Vehicle Commission must share specified personal data with the education and workforce data system. Sharing must follow federal driver-privacy law and the agreement. This sharing excludes photos, noncitizen-status information, Social Security numbers beyond the last four digits, and specified information about people without Social Security numbers or using taxpayer identification numbers. Separate provisions allow disclosure of Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers only to check the system’s data accuracy. These provisions cover standard basic and motorcycle licenses, standard permits, learner permits, and probationary licenses. Other standard-credential applicant information can also be shared under the system’s rules, but photos remain excluded. Beginning January 20, 2026, the limited number-disclosure authority also covers identification-card applicants.
New Jersey links education and job records
The law creates a governing body in New Jersey’s Department of Education to link education, training, employment, and earnings data. The body can run the system or hire an outside operator to study programs and guide policy. Participating state agencies must provide needed data but keep control of their records. The system must meet National Institute of Standards and Technology security standards, maintain applicable certifications, and follow data-protection laws. Only combined, group-level data can leave its secure environment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Yvonne Lopez
Democratic • House
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 1/12/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 25 • No: 14
House vote • 1/12/2026
CONCUR IN SA
Yes: 64 • No: 1 • Other: 6
House vote • 12/22/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 63 • No: 3 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.388.
1/20/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (64-1-6)
1/12/2026HouseReceived in Assembly, 2RAC
1/12/2026HousePassed Senate — (25-14)
1/12/2026SenateSubstituted for S5024 (SCS)
1/12/2026SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
1/8/2026SenateTRANS Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
1/6/2026SenateReceived in Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/6/2026SenatePassed Assembly — (63-3-8)
12/22/2025HouseREP/ACS, 2nd Reading in Assembly
12/18/2025HouseRCM Assembly Appropriations Committee
12/18/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/26/2025HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
6/26/2025House
Bill Text
Version PL2025
8/7/2026
Version AL2025
7/7/2026
1/15/26; 1R ACS
1/15/2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations (1/8/26 1R ACS)
1/13/2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS)
1/9/2026
12/26/25; ACS
12/26/2025
Assembly Appropriations (12/18/25 ACS)
12/19/2025
Assembly Appropriations Substitute (12/18/25 ACS)
12/19/2025
8/25/25; as introduced
8/25/2025
As Introduced
6/27/2025
Assembly Budget Substitute (6/26/25)
6/27/2025
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