NJ A2385

Bill

NJ A2385

Eliminates five-year residency requirement for employees of NJ Racing Commission.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law provides that employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission must have been residents of the State for a minimum of five years prior to employment. This bill eliminates this requirement for New Jersey Racing Commission employees.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the requirement that employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission must have been residents of the state for at least five years before being hired, allowing the commission more flexibility in hiring qualified individuals to administer its activities and carry out the provisions of the law governing horse racing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Clinton Calabrese (D)*, Bill Moen (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2385

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2385
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2385_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4208	Eliminates five-year residency requirement for employees of NJ Racing Commission.	Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading	Carry Over
S3465	Eliminates five-year residency requirement for employees of NJ Racing Commission.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Same As
S4254	Eliminates five-year residency requirement for employees of NJ Racing Commission.	Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading	Carry Over

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