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NJ A5589
Provides accidental disability benefits to police who contract COVID-19 under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that certain public safety workers who contract coronavirus disease 2019 from June 5, 2021 until January 31, 2022 as a result of contracting the disease will be entitled to full accidental disability benefits under certain circumstances. Specifically, a worker will be entitled to those benefits if the worker: (1) contracts coronavirus disease 2019 during a time period in which the worker is working in a place of employment other than the worker's own residence; (2) is a member of the police; and (3) is permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of contracting coronavirus disease 2019.
AI Summary
This bill provides accidental disability benefits to police officers who contract COVID-19 under specific circumstances between June 5, 2021, and January 31, 2022. To qualify for full accidental disability benefits, a police officer must have contracted COVID-19 while working at a location other than their home and become permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of the disease. The bill is designed to affirm and protect the rights of public safety workers, ensuring they receive appropriate disability benefits if they suffer severe consequences from contracting COVID-19 during their work. Importantly, the legislation specifies that it should not be interpreted as limiting or reducing any existing worker benefits, and it takes effect immediately with retroactive application to June 5, 2021. The bill represents a supportive measure for police officers who were at heightened risk of exposure to COVID-19 during the specified time period and who experienced significant health consequences as a result of their work.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 05/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5589 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5589_I1.HTM |
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