FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 16, 2026

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Terminate Several Active States of Emergency

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 415 terminating several active States of Emergency dating back to the Christie Administration.

“Our state has endured some of the most tragic emergencies of its history during this century,” said Governor Murphy. “From devastating storms such as Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged communities across New Jersey, to the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of more than 35,000 precious souls and forever altered our way of life, these events tested our resilience. In response, our administration has worked diligently to strengthen our preparedness and ensure our state emerges stronger. Signing this Executive Order marks a meaningful step forward as we honor those hardships and continue moving toward a safer, more resilient future.”

With the signing of Executive Order No. 415, the following States of Emergency will be terminated effective Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.:

1. Executive Order No. 73, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on August 25, 2011, due to the severe weather impacts of Hurricane Irene
2. Executive Order No. 104, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on October 27, 2012, due to the severe weather impacts of Superstorm Sandy
3. Executive Order No. 259, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on September 1, 2021, due to the severe weather impacts of Tropical Storm Ida
4. Executive Order No. 296, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on May 17, 2022, due to the maternal and infant health impacts of the nationwide baby formula shortage
5. Executive Order No. 336, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on July 16, 2023, due to the severe weather impacts of a storm
6. Executive Order No. 408, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey, was issued on December 11, 2025, due to the potential impacts of a disruption in the supply chain of propane home heating fuel

Additionally, Executive Order No. 415 will terminate Executive Order No. 103, which declared a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties in New Jersey and was issued on March 9, 2020 due to the wide-ranging public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The 30-day extension of the State of Emergency will allow Advanced Practice Nurses ample time to wrap up any COVID-era emergency exceptions that may still be utilized.

For a copy of Executive Order No. 415, please click here.