Bill > S3360

Introduced Session

This bill permits public employees a leave of absence without pay to assist the military or civilian government in Israel during the Hamas War. Such leave is contingent upon the employer's approval of the employee's documentation from an authorized representative of the Israeli defense forces or Israeli government. Upon the expiration of the leave, the employee will have the right to return to the former title and receive all of the rights, privileges, and benefits of that title as if the employee had remained in that title. This bill is necessitated by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the terror group Hamas, which killed over 1,100 Israelis and foreign nationals and took over 200 hostages. To many in the United States, this horrific event was reminiscent of the 9/11 attack that killed many New Jersey residents. Since then, many Americans have left their family, friends, and jobs behind to volunteer in the defense of the State of Israel. This spirit of volunteerism is commended and should be supported. This legislation is a step in that support.

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Bob Singer (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 06/03/2024)

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