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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 exempts wages earned as a poll worker from affecting an individual's unemployment compensation. The bill exempts services performed as a temporary board worker hired by a district board of elections who receives compensation for the discharge of election duties from the definition of "employment" in the unemployment compensation law.
AI Summary
This bill amends the unemployment compensation law to exclude wages earned by poll workers from being considered when determining an individual's eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "employment" to exempt services performed by a temporary board worker hired by a district board of elections who receives compensation for their election duties. This means that income received for working as a poll worker will not reduce or disqualify an individual from receiving unemployment benefits they are otherwise entitled to.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Al Barlas (R),
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Aura Dunn (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Shama Haider (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1516 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1516_I1.HTM |
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