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NJ A169

NJ A169
Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals.


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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 amends the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.), to prohibit benefits from being paid to any claimant during any period during which the claimant is incarcerated in any federal, State or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or in any other place because of a criminal violation of a federal, State or other municipal law or ordinance.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law" to prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to any claimant during any period in which the claimant is incarcerated in a federal, state, or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or any other place due to a criminal violation. The term "incarcerated" is defined as any time spent in the custody of law enforcement authorities following conviction of a criminal offense or a guilty plea to a criminal charge. The bill also specifies that this provision shall take effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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