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NJ A720

NJ A720
Eliminates weekly COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated State employees.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 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

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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