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NJ A1166
NJ A1166Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Superintendent of State Police to establish a recovery leave policy applicable to troopers who present proof of pregnancy. The bill requires the recovery leave policy, at a minimum, to: (1) establish at least eight weeks of continuous recovery leave after giving birth, with full pay and benefits, without the recovery leave being considered sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances; and (2) not subject a trooper to residency restrictions or integrity checks, which may be applicable to sick or other medical leave, during the period of recovery leave. Under the bill, the superintendent is required to make available information concerning the recovery leave policy on the intranet maintained by the Division of State Police. The information is required to include, at a minimum, applicable policies and forms that are required to be completed before and after a period of recovery leave is taken; frequently asked questions; and contact information that allows a trooper to inquire about the division's recovery leave policy.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Superintendent of State Police create a new recovery leave policy for troopers who have given birth, requiring at least eight weeks of continuous paid leave with full benefits after childbirth, which cannot be counted as sick leave or reduce a trooper's sick leave balance. This recovery leave will also not be subject to the same residency restrictions or integrity checks that might apply to other types of medical leave. The bill also requires the Superintendent to make comprehensive information about this policy, including necessary forms and contact details, easily accessible on the State Police intranet.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (23)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Kevin Egan (D)*,
Vicky Flynn (R)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
John DiMaio (R),
Margie Donlon (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Erik Peterson (R),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
William Sampson (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.259. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1166 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1166_I1.HTM |
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