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NJ S3264

NJ S3264
Eliminates weekly COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated State employees.


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Introduced
10/31/2022
In Committee
10/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill eliminates the periodic COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated State employees. Under the bill, a State employer will not maintain a policy requiring that employees, regardless of vaccination status, submit to periodic COVID-19 testing or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This bill does not prohibit an employee of the State from voluntarily testing for COVID-19. The bill also does not prohibit a State employer from requiring testing of an employee who is symptomatic for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the periodic COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated State employees. Under the bill, a State employer will not maintain a policy requiring employees, regardless of vaccination status, to submit to periodic COVID-19 testing or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. However, the bill does not prohibit an employee from voluntarily testing for COVID-19 or a State employer from requiring testing of a symptomatic employee, regardless of vaccination status.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 10/31/2022)

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