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NJ S987

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Bramnick

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Golf caddies who perform services for a fee or other compensation on a golf course would be legally classified as independent contractors under New Jersey state law
  • Caddie services would be exempt from unemployment compensation law, Temporary Disability Benefits Law, and workers' compensation law
  • Caddies would not be subject to New Jersey Gross Income Tax withholding requirements or other applicable state tax laws as employees
  • The exemption would remove caddie coverage under the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Classifies golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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