Bramnick Bill Assisting Veterans Entering the Nursing Field Signed into Law
Senator Jon Bramnick’s legislation to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey has been signed into law.

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey has been signed into law. (©iStock)
“New Jersey desperately needs more nurses,” said Bramnick (R-21). “We can fill some of the void with trained, capable veterans who can quickly be educated, certified, and prepared to step in to help. This new law offers a perfect solution, fortifying the state’s health care industry that has been hard-hit by the exodus of crucial workers since the pandemic while providing an attractive career path for qualified veterans.”
Bramnick Says Fox News Reports Denying Events of January 6 Are Absurd
Senator Jon Bramnick issued the following statement in response to recent stories on Fox News downplaying the seriousness of the events that transpired at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021:

Sen. Jon Bramnick said Fox News reports denying the events of January 6 at the United States Capitol are absurd. (Wikimedia Commons)
“The Fox News reports denying that January 6 was a violent riot are absurd,” said Bramnick (R-21). “We, as Republicans, must stand together and speak out against this nonsense. We shouldn’t fear extremists.”
Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients
Senator Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton.

Sen. Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton. (©iStock.com)
“Patients need a friend in Trenton to advocate for them on health insurance payments, coverage, and other insurance issues,” said Bramnick (R-21).
Bramnick Bill Permits Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers
The New Jersey Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers.

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (©iStock)
Current state law does not permit victims of stalking and other forms of abuse to obtain a restraining order when the defendant is a stranger. In most cases, a victim must prove that they have a prior or existing spousal, household, or dating relationship with the offender, unless the defendant was already convicted of stalking.
Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that requires telemarketers to identify themselves and who they represent within the first 30 seconds of a sales call.

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“When you answer a telemarketer’s call, you should know right up front who they are and who they work for,” said Bramnick (R-21). “If they’re on the up and up, telemarketing firms should have no issue with this bill. It’s the people who want to scam you who are afraid to identify themselves in a way that’s verifiable by the consumer.”
Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone
After an NJ.com investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Senator Jon Bramnick and Senator Anthony M. Bucco said it’s time for the Legislature to pass a bill that would help fix the problem.

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it’s time to pass a bill that would help fix the problem. (©iStock)
“The press investigation confirms what we’re hearing from constituents that nobody is answering the phone at state agencies,” said Bramnick (R-21). “If you’re having trouble with unemployment or getting a driver’s license, it’s a huge problem that you can’t call and talk to somebody. It’s more proof that the Legislature needs to pass our bill to create a Consumer Czar to call government entities at the State, county, and local levels to determine who’s reachable. It’ll be harder for these agencies to say everything is great when we have monthly reports showing that people can’t get through.”
Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that instructs school districts to teach students how to cope with grief and loss was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Grief is one of the hardest emotions to understand and manage as an adolescent,” said Bramnick (R-21). “Although grief and loss are difficult for any person to go through, we have the tools to teach kids healthy ways to cope and teachers who are eager to provide their support. This legislation ensures that our high school students learn how to effectively manage the physical, emotional, and behavioral impacts of grief.”
Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances
Senator Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Pixabay)
“It’s shockingly easy to stalk someone and invade their privacy with cheap tracking devices and cell phone apps,” said Bramnick (R-21). “We’re saying it shouldn’t be legal to track someone without their consent. Our bill would protect people, including women, who are being tracked without their knowledge by jealous spouses, exes, stalkers, and criminals who want to harass them or do them harm.”
Bramnick Bill to Help More Victims of Stalking Qualify for Restraining Orders Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that allows more victims of stalking to obtain restraining orders has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that allows restraining orders to be issued to more victims of stalking was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (©iStock)
“It’s ridiculous that many people who are being stalked can’t get a restraining order without filing criminal charges when they are being threatened or intimidated,” said Bramnick (R-21). “In too many instances, the police are unable to do anything when extremely dangerous behavior is reported. This legislation makes it easier for more victims to get protective restraining orders before frightening conduct escalates to actual harm.”
VIDEO: Bramnick Bill Would Protect More Victims from Stalkers and Harassment
Many people who are being stalked or repeatedly harassed can’t get restraining orders under current New Jersey law.
Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) is sponsoring new legislation, S-1517, that would make it easier for more victims to get help.