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NJ S2432
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Individuals who passed a civil service exam for police officer or firefighter but could not complete employment requirements due to active military duty of at least 30 continuous days may have their name placed on a subsequent eligible list
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Applies to National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve members called to active duty between September 11, 2001 and December 28, 2014 (Operation Enduring Freedom), and from January 1, 2015 through the end of Operation Freedom's Sentinel
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Candidates would retain their original exam score and be placed in score order on a subsequent eligible list of their choosing for the same position type
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Age requirement protections included: if the candidate met the maximum age requirement at the original exam closing date, they are deemed to still meet it when placed on the subsequent list
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Sponsored by Senators Anthony M. Bucco (District 25) and Kristin M. Corrado (District 40), pre-filed for the 2026 session in New Jersey's 222nd Legislature
Legislative Description
Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.
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