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NJ S1381
NJ S1381Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in health care facilities; makes appropriation.
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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 requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, to establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities. The bill requires the identification process to include: 1. an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position; 2. the proximity of relevant positions to the individual's residence, and an individual's transportation options to the position; and 3. what barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Department of Health and healthcare industry representatives, create a program to find and hire unemployed individuals for jobs in healthcare facilities. This program will assess if an individual can be trained for a specific role, consider how close job openings are to their home and their ability to get to work, and identify any obstacles preventing them from starting a job right away, even if it's a temporary position until training is completed. To support this initiative, $250,000 is being allocated from the state's general fund to pay for training programs and provide necessary resources for eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1381 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1381_I1.HTM |
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