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NJ S2432
NJ S2432Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.
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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
The purpose of this bill is to offer a second opportunity for employment to a member of the National Guard or the Reserves who could not accept a position as a police officer or firefighter because of service to the nation. It allows a person who previously passed or subsequently passes a civil service examination for the position of police officer or firefighter, but who was unable or is unable to complete any other requirements for employment because of active duty in the National Guard or the Reserves, to have the person's name placed in order by score on a subsequent eligible list (designated by the person) for the same type of position. This privilege would be available to Guardsmen and Reservists called to at least 30 days of continuous active duty after September 11, 2001 and prior to the termination of operation "Enduring Freedom." Any such person who met the maximum age requirement for a position at the announced closing date of the civil service examination on which the first list of eligibles is based will be deemed to have met such maximum age requirement on the date that the person's name is placed on a subsequent eligible list.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals who served in the National Guard or a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 30 continuous days during specific periods, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom's Sentinel, to have a second chance at becoming a police officer or firefighter if their military service prevented them from completing employment requirements after passing a civil service examination. Specifically, if someone passed an exam for these positions but couldn't finish other hiring steps due to qualifying active duty, their name will be placed on a future eligible list for the same job, ranked by their original score, and they will still be considered to have met the maximum age requirement for the position as of the date their name is added to the new list, provided they met it when they first took the exam.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 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/S2432 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2432_I1.HTM |
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