A 5261 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes alternate requirements for certain NJT employees to qualify for electrical contractor's license examination.

This bill creates an exception to standard licensing rules for New Jersey Transit employees who wish to become licensed electrical contractors. Instead of requiring proof of completion in a Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program, the legislation allows these workers to prove their qualifications by submitting evidence of their internal training and work experience gained while employed by NJT. To qualify under this new pathway, an applicant must still have five years of total experience in electrical construction and installation, including one year as a Class A journeyman electrician. The change aims to recognize the practical skills NJT employees develop on the job, enabling them to sit for the licensing exam without needing a separate external apprenticeship.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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