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NJ A1295

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cody Miller

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local government agencies in New Jersey are prohibited from hiring any person who is currently on paid leave from a local government agency in a different county or municipality
  • The restriction applies to both full-time and part-time positions at either the employing or leave-granting agency
  • Supplements the existing "Local Government Ethics Law" (N.J.S.A.40A:9-22.1 et seq.)
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Cody D. Miller (District 4) and Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter (District 22), with co-sponsors Assemblymen Webber and Inganamort
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.

Passed Assembly

Last Action

Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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