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NJ S491
NJ S491Exempts certain essential individuals and businesses from certain requirements in state of emergencies or public health emergencies.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes that certain services, individuals, and retail businesses are deemed essential and are exempt from business closure or self-isolation requirements that may be included in a state of emergency or public health emergency declaration issued by the Governor. Services included in the bill are electrical contracting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) work, and plumbing services. Retail businesses included in the bill are those that sell or offer for sale building materials, and other hardware materials, products and implements used to construct or repair. Additionally, the bill allows the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs to designate services in other professions or occupations licensed by the division, aside from electrical contracting, HVACR and plumbing, as essential and exempt those individuals or businesses from any declaration included in a state of emergency or public health emergency that requires a business to temporarily close or individuals to temporarily isolate.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that certain individuals and businesses are considered essential and will be exempt from mandatory closures or self-isolation requirements during a declared state of emergency or public health emergency. Specifically, it designates electrical contractors, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors, and plumbers as essential services, along with retail businesses that sell building and hardware materials used for construction or repair. Furthermore, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is granted the authority to designate other licensed professions or occupations as essential, providing them with the same exemptions from closure or isolation mandates during emergencies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S491 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/491_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/491_I1.HTM |
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