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NJ S1790
NJ S1790Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), for purposes of supporting the enforcement of the provisions of State wage and hour laws, to provide funds and training to each county prosecutor's office for the investigation and prosecution of the abovementioned laws and worker exploitation. The bill requires the county prosecutor of each county to establish and assign an assistant prosecutor to the investigation and prosecution of violations of the State wage and hour laws. The bill makes an appropriation from the General Fund to the DOLWD, not to exceed $2,000,000, for purposes of effectuating the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to provide funding and training to each county prosecutor's office to help them investigate and prosecute violations of state laws related to wages and hours, as well as worker exploitation, which is a form of taking advantage of workers. To ensure these laws are enforced, each county prosecutor must assign a specific assistant prosecutor to handle these cases. The bill also allocates up to $2 million from the state's General Fund to the DOLWD to cover the costs of implementing these provisions, and it takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Paul Moriarty (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Kristin Corrado (R),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Bob Singer (R),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1790 |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 2/5/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1790_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1790_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1790_I1.HTM |
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