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NJ A3036
NJ A3036Increases days of paid military leave for certain public employees who serve in United States Reserves.
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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
Under current law, a public employer provides a paid leave of absence for federal active duty to public employees who are members of the Reserves of the United States military, including the National Guard of other states. Current law requires the employer to provide paid leave for 30 work days per year. Leave after 30 work days is provided without pay. This bill entitles a public employee who is a member of the Reserves of the United States military, including the National Guard of other states, to 90 work days of paid leave for federal active duty. Leave after 90 work days will be provided without pay. This change will match the benefit currently given to an officer or employee of a State agency, county, school district, or municipality who is a member of the National Guard or other component of the organized militia of New Jersey, which is 90 work days per year. The bill also provides that any costs incurred as a result of the provisions of the bill will be reimbursed by the State upon application for reimbursement by a local employer to the State Treasurer and approval of the application by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of paid work days public employees who are members of the United States Reserves, including the National Guard of other states, can take for federal active duty from 30 to 90 days per calendar year, aligning this benefit with that already provided to members of the New Jersey National Guard. Any paid leave beyond these 90 days will be without pay but without loss of employment time. Furthermore, the bill ensures that any costs incurred by local employers (such as counties, school districts, or municipalities) due to these increased paid leave provisions will be reimbursed by the State upon application and approval.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs 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/A3036 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3036_I1.HTM |
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