Bill
Bill > S509
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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 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 weekly 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. However, the bill does not prohibit an employee from voluntarily testing for COVID-19 or a State employer from requiring testing of an employee who is symptomatic for COVID-19, 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 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/S509 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/509_I1.HTM |
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