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NJ S4864

Bill

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities, counties, school districts, and fire districts may voluntarily enter into project labor agreements (PLAs) for public works projects costing less than $5 million

  • Current law only permits PLAs for public works projects with estimated costs of $5 million or more; this bill creates an exception for specified local government entities

  • The $5 million threshold for state-level public works projects remains unchanged

  • PLAs are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements that establish terms and conditions for specific construction projects, including provisions for prevailing wages, labor stability, and workforce requirements

Legislative Description

Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below the $5 million threshold.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.327.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor11/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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