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NJ S703

Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.

AI Summary

This bill provides employment protections for paid first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and 9-1-1 dispatchers, who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under certain conditions. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against these first responders for taking or requesting leave related to their PTSD diagnosis, and requires the employer to reinstate the employee to their previous position upon their documented fitness to return to work. The bill also allows first responders to file a civil lawsuit for violations of these provisions and outlines the available remedies, including civil fines, injunctions, reinstatement, and compensation for lost wages and attorney's fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Beach) (on 10/17/2022)

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