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NJ A2898
Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals.
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.), to prohibit benefits from being paid to any claimant during any period during which the claimant is incarcerated in any federal, State or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or in any other place because of a criminal violation of a federal, State or other municipal law or ordinance.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Temporary Disability Benefits Law to prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to any claimant who is incarcerated in a federal, state, or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or any other place due to a criminal violation. The bill defines "incarcerated" as any time spent in the custody of law enforcement authorities following conviction of a criminal offense or entry of a guilty plea. The bill aims to prevent the payment of these benefits to individuals who are incarcerated and no longer able to work or contribute to the workforce.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2898_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2898_I1.PDF |
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