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NJ A4414

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Webber

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants private employers immunity from civil liability when disclosing employee information to prospective employers in good faith, including name, title, compensation, employment dates, reason for separation, job qualifications, attendance records, and workplace accident involvement

  • Extends liability protection to disclosures made to federal, state, or industry regulatory authorities when information is requested, required, or included in mandated filings

  • Establishes a presumption that employers are acting in good faith when making disclosures, which can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence of actual malice toward the employee

  • Applies only to private employers, excluding state government, political subdivisions, and public boards, commissions, schools, institutions, or authorities

  • Defines "employer" broadly to include agents and third-party contractors who manage employee personal data on behalf of the employer

Legislative Description

Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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