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NJ S1052
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Municipalities with populations under 2,500 may withdraw from New Jersey's Civil Service system (Title 11A) by passing an ordinance, rather than requiring a voter referendum.
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Withdrawal takes effect six months after the ordinance is certified to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission by the municipal clerk.
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If a governing body rejects an ordinance to withdraw from civil service, no new vote on withdrawal can occur for at least five years.
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Municipalities that withdraw cannot readopt civil service provisions for at least five years, and readoption is permitted only once.
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The Civil Service Commission is required to promulgate regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act to implement these provisions.
Legislative Description
Permits municipalities having population under 2,500 to withdraw from civil service by ordinance.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026