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NJ A2597
NJ A2597Allows social worker to acquire four hours of continuing education credit for volunteering as poll worker.
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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 allows each person licensed or certified by the State Board of Social Work Examiners to earn up to four credits of continuing education by volunteering as a poll worker on the day of a State primary and general election. Under the bill, a person may volunteer for either a primary or a general election, or both, and is to receive two credits for each time the person served as a volunteer, as appropriate. A person licensed or certified by the board cannot earn more than four credits per renewal period for volunteering as a poll worker. For purposes of recordkeeping, a person is to maintain proof of the time as a poll worker by obtaining an assignment letter issued by the respective county or in another manner and form as determined by the board. The provisions of the bill are not to be construed as requiring a person to volunteer as a poll worker. The credits are an option for a person to fulfill continuing education requirements that are required pursuant to current law.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals licensed or certified by the State Board of Social Work Examiners to earn up to four continuing education credits by volunteering as a poll worker during a State primary or general election. Social workers can receive two credits for volunteering at either a primary or a general election, or both, but are limited to a maximum of four credits per renewal period for this volunteer work. To document their service, individuals must keep an assignment letter from their county or other proof approved by the board. This provision is an optional way to fulfill continuing education requirements and does not mandate poll worker service. The bill also clarifies that "day of a State primary" refers to the day New Jersey holds its primary elections for State or federal offices, and "election day" refers to the day of a State or federal general election.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Carmen Morales (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2597 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2597_I1.HTM |
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