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NJ A3628

NJ A3628
Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals.


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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 a conviction or guilty plea to a criminal offense. This change aims to prevent the payment of these benefits to individuals who are incarcerated as a result of criminal conduct.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 03/17/2022)

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