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NJ A288

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants employers immunity from civil liability for damages or injuries resulting from exposure to a governor-declared public health emergency on their premises or during employer-managed activities
  • Defines "employer" broadly to include individuals, partnerships, corporations, business trusts, and any organized group acting in the interest of an employer
  • Immunity does not apply to willful misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm
  • Immunity protections supplement any existing State or federal immunity laws
  • Pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session in the New Jersey 222nd Legislature

Legislative Description

Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for public health emergency exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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