A4014Introduced in the General Assembly
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.
Introduced by Andrea Katz, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.72.
August 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · June 30, 2026
26
Yes
14
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | No |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Yes |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | No |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | No |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
Recommitted to Assembly Budget Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (56-19-3)
Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
Substituted for S3411 (SCS)
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (26-14)
Approved P.L.2026, c.72.
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