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NJ S2178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to develop and maintain a list of industry-valued credentials that identifies specific certifications, degrees, diplomas, and certificates most in demand by state employers
  • The credential list must be based on analysis of state labor market data and direct feedback from New Jersey employers
  • Mandates annual updates to the credential list and requires it to be publicly available on the department's website in both list format and as a downloadable document
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with the Commissioner authorized to take preparatory administrative actions before that date

Legislative Description

Directs DOLWD to develop and maintain industry-valued credential list.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.372.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

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