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NJ S2719

NJ S2719
Requires suspension without pay and health care benefits if public officer or employee formally charged with crime involving or touching office, position, or employment.


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Introduced
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that if a person who holds any public office, position, or employment is formally charged with a crime or offense under the laws of this State, or of a substantially similar offense under the laws of another state or the United States, that involves or touches the office, position, or employment, the person will be suspended from that office, position, or employment without pay and without benefits including health care benefits, until either convicted or exonerated of the charges or upon dismissal of the charges. A person who is not convicted or who is exonerated, or for whom the crime or offense is dismissed, and who is restored to the public office, position, or employment will be entitled to back pay and reimbursement for the cost of health care benefits for the period of the suspension.

AI Summary

This bill provides that if a public officer or employee is formally charged with a crime related to their office, position, or employment, they will be suspended from their position without pay and without benefits, including health care benefits, until they are convicted, exonerated, or the charges are dismissed. If the person is not convicted, exonerated, or the charges are dismissed, they will be entitled to back pay and reimbursement for health care benefits for the period of the suspension.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/15/2024)

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