Bill > A6146

This bill amends the Temporary Disability Benefits Law to extend temporary disability insurance coverage to special law enforcement officers, who are currently not guaranteed such benefits. Specifically, the bill mandates that any local unit employing a special law enforcement officer (who are typically part-time or auxiliary police personnel) will be considered a "covered employer" for temporary disability insurance purposes, even if the local government has not previously opted into such coverage. The bill adds special law enforcement officers to the definition of "covered individuals" eligible to receive temporary disability benefits, ensuring these officers can receive financial support if they become disabled and unable to work. This change means that special law enforcement officers will now have access to temporary disability benefits in situations where workers' compensation might not immediately apply, providing additional financial protection for these public safety workers. The bill aims to close a gap in existing employment benefits and extend similar protections to special law enforcement officers that other employees already enjoy under the state's temporary disability insurance framework.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6146