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NJ S2649

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities, counties, school districts, and fire districts in New Jersey would be permitted to voluntarily enter into project labor agreements (PLAs) for public works projects costing less than $5 million
  • Current state law requires public works projects to be at least $5 million before a PLA can be included; this bill creates an exception for local government entities
  • The $5 million threshold for mandatory PLA consideration remains unchanged for state-level public entities
  • PLAs are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements that establish terms and conditions for specific construction projects, including prevailing wage requirements
  • Sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal (District 11) and Troy Singleton (District 7), pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below the $5 million threshold.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.327.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

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