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NJ A4870

NJ A4870
Exempts nonresident military spouses from "New Jersey First Act."


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Introduced
09/26/2024
In Committee
09/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The "New Jersey First Act" requires most public employees in New Jersey to be residents of the State. This bill exempts nonresident military spouses from the residency requirement. This bill defines "nonresident military spouse" as a nonresident of this State who is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred to this State in the course of the member's service, is legally domiciled in this State, or has moved to this State on a permanent change-of-station basis.

AI Summary

This bill exempts nonresident military spouses from the "New Jersey First Act" residency requirement. The "New Jersey First Act" requires most public employees in New Jersey to be residents of the state. This bill defines a "nonresident military spouse" as a nonresident of New Jersey who is the spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who has been transferred to New Jersey, is legally domiciled in the state, or has moved to the state on a permanent change-of-station basis. The bill allows these nonresident military spouses to be employed in public sector positions in New Jersey without having to establish residency in the state.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 09/26/2024)

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