Requires adoption of policy addressing job-related issues of pregnant firefighters.
This bill requires New Jersey paid and part-paid fire departments to adopt a written policy within 180 days addressing pregnancy-related workplace needs. The policy must cover disclosure of pregnancy, medical certifications for duty limitations, availability of light-duty assignments, and information about leave usage and continued benefits. Departments must follow National Fire Protection Association standards when creating the policy, which must be reviewed annually. It directly affects pregnant firefighters by ensuring clear, standardized workplace accommodations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2025
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Dec 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
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