New Jersey · 222 session · senate
S 2046Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- — Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Primary sponsor
- Polistina, Vincent J. (Republican)
- Labor
Latest change summary
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This version replaces committee amendment documentation with a comprehensive fiscal impact analysis dated October 21, 2026, analyzing the bereavement leave provisions limiting benefits to not more than 21 days immediately following qualifying events. The Office of Legislative Services estimates the bill will affect approximately 20,000 to 25,000 events annually, with maximum hypothetical annual State expenditures increasing by $68 to $86 million (representing a 10-13% increase over forecasted 2026 benefit payments), though actual costs are expected to be considerably lower due to existing employer-provided benefits and shorter average leave durations. The analysis clarifies that increased program costs will be funded through higher worker wage assessments set annually by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, resulting in indeterminate increases in both State expenditures and revenues.
