S 4823 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Nov 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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