NJ A1312

Paid and part-paid fire departments in New Jersey must adopt a policy addressing job-related issues for pregnant firefighters within 180 days of the bill's effective date

Policies must be reviewed and updated at least annually and cover pregnancy disclosure procedures, medical certificates from physicians regarding duty limitations, and availability of light-duty or non-hazardous assignments

Fire departments must provide pregnant firefighters with information about when certain job tasks may be inappropriate, use of leave time for pregnancy, and continuation of employee benefits

Departments must follow standards from the National Fire Protection Association or similar professional organizations when creating these policies