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NJ A4481

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatta Stewart

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's earned sick leave law (P.L.2018, c.10) to allow employees to use accrued sick leave for immigration-related proceedings
  • Covered activities include preparing for, participating in, or attending court hearings and consulting with legal counsel related to immigration matters
  • Adds immigration proceedings as a sixth qualifying category alongside existing reasons such as illness, caring for family members, domestic violence situations, and public health emergencies
  • Introduced February 24, 2026 by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart representing District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits employee to use earned sick leave in connection with immigration-related proceeding.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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