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NJ A4027

NJ A4027
Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals.


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Introduced
06/30/2016
In Committee
06/30/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.), to prohibit benefits from being paid to any claimant during any period during which the claimant is incarcerated in any federal, State or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or in any other place because of a criminal violation of a federal, State or other municipal law or ordinance.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law" to prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to any claimant during any period they are incarcerated in a federal, state, or municipal penal institution, jail, medical facility, public or private hospital, or any other place due to a criminal violation. The term "incarcerated" is defined as any time spent in the custody of law enforcement authorities following a criminal conviction or guilty plea. The bill does not affect other existing causes of disqualification or ineligibility for receiving disability benefits under the law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 06/30/2016)

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