Committees · 2026–2027 Session
Labor
Members
In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 37th District
Democrat · 16th District
Democrat · 38th District
Democrat · 4th District
Republican · 2nd District
Republican · 23rd District
Bills, so far
Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.
Bills sent141
3% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out18%
25 of 141; 1 moved on without a report, 5 stopped in committee, 110 still in committee
Time in committee48 days
most between 23 and 118 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session on day 297 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027 · so far141 bills
reported 18% · typically 48 days, most 23–118 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025124 bills
reported 19% · typically 35 days, most 16–65 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023125 bills
reported 10% · typically 55 days, most 55–98 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021122 bills
reported 25% · typically 30 days, most 0–179 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019140 bills
reported 27% · typically 67 days, most 35–126 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2016–201794 bills
reported 16% · typically 91 days, most 48–122 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2014–201584 bills
reported 27% · typically 62 days, most 21–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2012–201379 bills
reported 32% · typically 45 days, most 24–119 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201155 bills
reported 20% · typically 37 days, most 17–51 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–200962 bills
reported 26% · typically 14 days, most 10–58 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2006–200762 bills
reported 39% · typically 45 days, most 16–114 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2004–200560 bills
reported 38% · typically 45 days, most 27–87 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200367 bills
reported 30% · typically 48 days, most 14–65 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.
141 bills
Senate Bill 4797 · Clarifies applicability of "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act" to public work projects.
Still in committee since October 8, 2026
Senate Bill 4715 · Clarifies independent contractor status for certain creative professionals.
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Senate Bill 4774 · Invalidates DOLWD rules and regulations concerning employment status test for independent contractors.
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Senate Bill 4787 · Requires labor harmony agreement in public works projects.
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Senate Bill 4690 · Extends permitted working hours for certain minors during school year.
Still in committee since October 1, 2026
Senate Bill 4691 · Modifies training wage for certain minor employees.
Still in committee since October 1, 2026
Senate Bill 4709 · Provides drivers in transportation network industry right to collectively bargain on labor terms and conditions; establishes oversight authority in Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement.
Still in committee since October 1, 2026
Senate Bill 4564 · Provides employers with various tax incentives for hiring persons with disabilities under insurance premiums tax, corporation business tax and gross income tax.
Still in committee since September 28, 2026
Senate Bill 4580 · Concerns financial need policy used to determine costs to clients to participate in certain vocational rehabilitation services.
Still in committee since September 28, 2026
Senate Bill 4605 · Consolidates administration of "New Jersey Public Employees' Occupational Safety and Health Act" under DOLWD.
Still in committee since September 28, 2026
Senate Bill 4526 · Eliminates certain requirements for employers following separations from employment.
Still in committee since June 26, 2026
Senate Bill 4529 · Excludes certain properties from definition of public work and payment of prevailing wage under certain conditions.
Still in committee since June 26, 2026
Senate Bill 4458 · Establishes five-year "New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Workforce Transition Act."
Still in committee since June 15, 2026
Senate Bill 4340 · Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.
Still in committee since May 28, 2026
Senate Bill 4316 · Requires businesses receiving financial assistance from EDA be prohibited from any gender gap payment practice to their employees.
Still in committee since May 21, 2026
Senate Bill 4228 · Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Senate Bill 4255 · Establishes five-year youth workforce readiness grant pilot program; appropriates $5 million.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Senate Bill 4269 · Concerns skilled and trained workforce requirements at certain high-hazard industrial facilities.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Senate Bill 4277 · Provides tax credits to certain employers of employees less than 18 years old.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Senate Bill 4285 · Concerns discrimination based on membership in a labor organization.
Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 140 days
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Senate Bill 4137 · Establishes "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and occupational heat stress standard in DOLWD.
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 4141 · Allows certain third parties to bring suit against public works project bidders that violate certain laws.
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 4146 · Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 4164 · Establishes "Employment First Commission."
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 4179 · Removes exclusion of certain institutions of higher education under "Responsible Collective Negotiations Act."
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 4185 · Provides certain employment protections for certified doulas.
Still in committee since May 11, 2026
Senate Bill 3564 · Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act."
Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days
Senate Bill 4075 · Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.
Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 150 days
Senate Bill 4085 · Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Still in committee since May 4, 2026
Senate Bill 4045 · Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
Still in committee since March 23, 2026
Senate Bill 4032 · Concerns family leave and gestational carriers.
Still in committee since March 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3948 · Concerns UI employer contribution reports.
Still in committee since March 16, 2026
Senate Bill 3876 · Reduces taxable wage base applied to certain tax contributions.
Still in committee since March 12, 2026
Senate Bill 3927 · Requires State, county, and municipal social service workers to periodically complete implicit bias and cultural competency training.
Sent March 12, 2026 · Reported out after 203 days
Senate Bill 3839 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing certain persons with developmental disabilities.
Still in committee since March 10, 2026
Senate Bill 3846 · Exempts certain non-profit entities from requirement that certain employers offer employees certain pre-tax transportation fringe benefits.
Still in committee since March 10, 2026
Senate Bill 3856 · Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program.
Still in committee since March 10, 2026
Senate Bill 3779 · Prohibits workplace discrimination based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause.
Still in committee since March 5, 2026
Senate Bill 3534 · Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3538 · Provides super conciliation for certain emergency responder service employees, and requires continuation of contract provisions during negotiations.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3539 · Provides secondary classroom experience credit towards meeting requirements of classroom training portion of registered apprenticeship.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3571 · Provides certain volunteer and other workers with maximum compensation benefit for workers' compensation claim regardless of outside employment.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 11 days
Senate Bill 3593 · "New Jersey Works Act"; permits businesses to apply for tax credits for establishing approved pre-employment and work readiness training programs in partnership with schools, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 11 days
Senate Bill 3599 · Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3603 · Provides employer and employee protections pursuant to use of legalized cannabis items.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3604 · Exempts certain workers and organizations from Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 3510 · Requires employers whose employees are subject to contracts that are amendable and do not expire to provide earned sick leave.
Still in committee since February 12, 2026
Senate Bill 3444 · Requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault.
Still in committee since February 9, 2026
Senate Bill 3452 · Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical cannabis patients.
Still in committee since February 9, 2026
Senate Bill 3368 · Establishes Office of Labor Law Enforcement.
Still in committee since February 5, 2026
Senate Bill 3263 · Regulates use of artificial intelligence-enabled video interview in hiring process.
Still in committee since February 2, 2026
Senate Bill 3283 · Requires DOLWD to make initial unemployment claim determination within two weeks of filing; establishes claimant hotline for pending unemployment claims.
Still in committee since February 2, 2026
Senate Bill 3211 · Reduces threshold cost, from $5 million to $3 million, of public works projects which may include project labor agreements.
Still in committee since January 28, 2026
Senate Bill 3214 · Establishes "New Jersey Earn and Learn Program;" provides tax credits for employers providing structured apprenticeships and paid internships.
Sent January 28, 2026 · Reported out after 33 days
Senate Bill 108 · Permits minors to work until 11 p.m. between Memorial Day and October 1 of each year in certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 228 · Establishes procedures and standards regarding public service privatization contracts.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 417 · Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 476 · Provides corporation business and gross income tax credit for employment of persons who have experienced job loss due to automation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 533 · Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 48 days
Senate Bill 704 · Amends current child labor laws to protect minor working as vlogger in certain circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 863 · Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 882 · Establishes program in DOLWD to address jobs lost due to automation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 919 · Amends "Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Act" to exclude full-time students and au pairs from definition of domestic worker and remove joint and several liability provision from law.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 987 · Classifies golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1054 · Establishes Office for Women's Advancement in DOLWD to facilitate full and equal participation of women in workplace; makes an appropriation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1055 · Concerns outreach and training for minorities and women in the construction industry.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1067 · Increases reporting requirements for the NJ Basic Skills Training Program for Economic Growth.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1075 · The "Farm Labor Equality Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1103 · Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1116 · Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days
Senate Bill 1151 · Establishes "Non-College Advancement Act"; makes appropriation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1160 · Requires DOLWD to allow individuals to schedule unemployment service appointments at One Stop Career Centers via telephone or Internet.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1188 · Revises law on extended employment programs for persons with disabilities.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1206 · Establishes "New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program."
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days
Senate Bill 1214 · Establishes program in DOLWD to connect persons with disabilities with job training and employment.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1245 · Establishes manufacturing machine and metal trade apprenticeship tax credit program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1253 · Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1259 · Supports activities of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1379 · Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days
Senate Bill 1381 · Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 48 days
Senate Bill 1397 · Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1407 · Prohibits non-compete clauses.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1435 · Concerns work break periods and warehouse conditions of employment.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1440 · Provides gross income tax credit for qualified union dues paid to labor organizations.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1447 · Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1482 · Requires employer to disclose information concerning leave eligibility in hiring package.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1520 · Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1521 · Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1524 · Requires certification that persons directly or indirectly receiving State monies or privileges are not unauthorized aliens.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1555 · Prevents intoxicated employees from receiving workers' compensation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1631 · Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1637 · Establishes Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1689 · "New Jersey Jobs Protection Act"; requires verification of employment.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1693 · Provides dedicated funding for promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1753 · Establishes system for portable benefits for workers who provide services to consumers through contracting agents.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1790 · Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days
Senate Bill 1831 · Establishes Statewide youth apprenticeship program; appropriates $25 million annually.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 261 days
Senate Bill 1840 · Creates "New Jersey Responsible AI Advancement and Workforce Protection Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1841 · Creates "New Jersey Workplace Skills Savings Program"; appropriates $25 million.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 48 days
Senate Bill 1856 · Extends "whistleblower" protections to employee disclosure of governmental mismanagement, waste and abuse.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1869 · Concerns bereavement leave for miscarriage and stillbirth.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1909 · Establishes program for recruitment, training, and retention of health care professionals in veterans memorial homes; appropriates $370,000.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1959 · Concerns vaccine mandates and eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain health care workers.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 1983 · Directs DOLWD to establish advertising campaign to attract candidates to health care professions; appropriates $1 million.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2015 · Provides paid leave for employee to attend certain events of child of employee; establishes tax credits for employer that provide those leave benefits.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2021 · Creates Wind and Nuclear Production Apprenticeship Grant Program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2029 · Requires DOLWD to undertake study on effects of temporary employment on work force.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2046 · Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 261 days
Senate Bill 2058 · Excludes tips from gross income tax.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2105 · Prohibiting training repayment agreements.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 261 days
Senate Bill 2110 · Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2136 · Requires employers to include in job posting whether posting is for existing position and sets additional job posting requirements.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days
Senate Bill 2170 · Reaffirms continuation of Rutgers Institute of Management and Labor Relations; appropriates $750,000.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2172 · Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2178 · Directs DOLWD to develop and maintain industry-valued credential list.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2181 · Establishes "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to strengthen alignment and collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts; makes appropriation.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2194 · Establishes pilot program providing tuition fee waiver for certain apprenticeship courses.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days
Senate Bill 2195 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ apprentices in DOL registered apprenticeships.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2372 · Concerns workers' compensation insurance requirements for certain corporations and partnerships.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2469 · "Garden State Manufacturing Jobs Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2531 · Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2649 · Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below the $5 million threshold.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2655 · Permits reimbursement of COBRA health benefit costs of survivors of certain deceased public safety employees; appropriates $750,000.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2664 · "New Jersey Fair Workweek Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2669 · Requires restaurant employees to receive periodic sexual harassment training.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2681 · Requires certain salary, compensation and benefit information to be included in certain job postings.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2689 · Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 48 days
Senate Bill 2692 · Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2757 · Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2759 · Exempts volunteer first responder stipends from certain payroll and income taxes.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days
Senate Bill 2767 · Establishes additional manner of employer compliance to provide earned sick leave for certain employees subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2781 · Includes minimum number of firefighting personnel for public employer as term and condition of employment for purpose of collective bargaining under certain circumstances; provides for dispute resolution procedure.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days
Senate Bill 2782 · Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 139 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2860 · Establishes Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and artificial intelligence apprenticeship tax credit program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 2942 · Establishes public-private partnerships to develop artificial intelligence job training.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3032 · Establishes "Guaranteed Income Pilot Program" in DOLWD for residents of certain cities.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3054 · Provides that earned sick leave law does not apply to certain workers in concrete industry.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3057 · Requires employer to allow employee suffering from menstrual disorder to work remotely in certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3108 · Prohibits certain employment actions against employees affected by a declared state of emergency.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3144 · Concerns submission of testimony in workers' compensation claims.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Senate Bill 3158 · Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate