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NJ S4550

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State and local government employees may elect to work on Good Friday and receive a paid day off on an alternate religious holiday of their choice during the same calendar year
  • The alternate religious holiday must be selected from a pre-approved list established by the Civil Service Commission, based on the Commissioner of Education's list of observable religious holidays
  • Employees of political subdivisions of the State are eligible for this exchange, but school and school district employees are excluded
  • Employees must notify their employer by January 1 of the calendar year if they wish to exchange Good Friday for an alternate religious holiday; failure to notify defaults the leave to Good Friday
  • The Civil Service Commission is directed to establish rules, regulations, and administrative processes to implement the religious holiday leave exchange program

Legislative Description

Permits State and certain local government employees to work on Good Friday in exchange for alternate religious holiday leave.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation6/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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