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NJ S140
NJ S140Requires suspension without pay and health care benefits if public officer or employee formally charged with crime involving or touching office, position, or employment.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that if a person who holds any public office, position, or employment is formally charged with a crime or offense under the laws of this State, or of a substantially similar offense under the laws of another state or the United States, that involves or touches the office, position, or employment, the person will be suspended from that office, position, or employment without pay and without benefits including health care benefits, until either convicted or exonerated of the charges or upon dismissal of the charges. A person who is not convicted or who is exonerated, or for whom the crime or offense is dismissed, and who is restored to the public office, position, or employment will be entitled to back pay and reimbursement for the cost of health care benefits for the period of the suspension.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any public officer or employee formally charged with a crime that involves or relates to their job must be suspended from their position without pay and without benefits, including health care. This suspension will remain in effect until the charges are resolved through a conviction, exoneration, or dismissal. If the individual is ultimately cleared of the charges or the charges are dismissed, they will be reinstated to their position and will receive back pay and reimbursement for any health care costs incurred during the suspension period.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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/2026/S140 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/140_I1.HTM |
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