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S 882 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes program in DOLWD to address jobs lost due to automation.

S 882 establishes the New Jersey Automation Job Loss Prevention Program within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to support workers displaced by automation. The bill allocates 2% of the existing Workforce Development Partnership Fund's annual revenue specifically for this program, redirecting current funding streams without creating new taxes. It directly affects workers who lose jobs due to automation by providing targeted employment and training services through DOLWD. The program is still pending legislative action as of the 2026 introduction date.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 2% of existing fund to automate job program without new taxes, funding essential workforce initiative.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates DOLWD program to support workers displaced by automation via employment/training services using redirected existing funds, directly advancing worker employment standards and job protection.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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