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NJ A5540
NJ A5540Establishes Health Care Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Benefits Program; appropriates $30 million.
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Introduced
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Health Care Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Benefits Program; appropriates $30 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Health Care Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Benefits Program within the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The program will provide supplemental benefits to eligible health care workers who contract COVID-19 and are unable to work due to illness or injury, up to a maximum of 180 weeks. The bill appropriates $30 million from the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Second Injury Fund to fund the program and its administration. The bill also establishes an advisory council to advise the division on the program's administration and provide annual reports on its implementation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 06/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5540 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5540_I1.HTM |
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