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NJ A6214
NJ A6214Allows political subdivisions of State to purchase unused sick leave from officer or employee under certain circumstances; prohibits authorizing special emergency appropriations for unused sick leave purchases.
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends and supplements various sections of the statutory law to permit a political subdivision of the State, or an agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof, to purchase accumulated unusual sick leave for an officer or employee subject to certain circumstances and limitations, as described in the bill. The bill also prohibits a local unit from adopting an ordinance authorizing special emergency appropriations for the purpose of purchasing accumulated unused sick leave prior to layoff or retirement.
AI Summary
This bill allows political subdivisions of New Jersey (such as local governments and their agencies) to purchase unused sick leave from officers or employees under specific conditions. The key provisions include that the purchase of sick leave is discretionary and not subject to collective negotiation, and must follow these strict limitations: the dollar value of sick leave will be based on the employee's annual pension base, the payment cannot exceed 60 percent of the leave's value, no more than 120 hours can be purchased in a single year, and the employee must retain at least 800 hours of unused sick leave after the purchase. The bill applies to both political subdivisions that have and have not adopted certain state personnel provisions, and it prohibits local units from using special emergency appropriations to purchase unused sick leave prior to an employee's layoff or retirement. The legislation aims to provide a standardized, controlled method for local governments to compensate employees for accumulated unused sick leave while preventing potential abuse of the system.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6214 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6214_I1.HTM |
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