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NJ S1790

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Labor and Workforce Development must provide funds and training to all 21 county prosecutors for investigating and prosecuting wage theft and worker exploitation violations
  • Each county prosecutor is required to establish and assign a dedicated assistant prosecutor specifically for wage and hour law enforcement cases
  • Appropriates up to $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to implement these provisions
  • Targets enforcement of State wage and hour laws and criminal worker exploitation statutes (C.2C:40A-2)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations2/5/2026
Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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