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A 6146

Provides temporary disability benefits for special law enforcement officers.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Kean

New Jersey bill creates temporary disability benefits for special law enforcement officers injured or unable to work due to illness or injury.

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Bill Summary · A 6146

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 6146 establishes temporary disability benefits for special law enforcement officers in New Jersey who are unable to work due to injury or illness. The bill extends existing disability protections to a category of officers who may currently lack such coverage. This creates a social safety net for officers during periods of incapacity.

Why is this important

Special law enforcement officers perform law enforcement duties but are often part-time, volunteer, or employed by municipalities and private entities, making them vulnerable to gaps in benefits coverage. Without disability protections, injured officers face financial hardship while unable to work. This legislation addresses a specific occupational group that may fall between the cracks of existing state and federal disability programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding source – Whether the state or municipalities bear the financial burden, and whether appropriations are adequate for long-term sustainability
  • Definition scope – Determining which officers qualify as "special law enforcement officers" and whether the definition is too broad or too narrow
  • Benefit amount and duration – Disagreement over what percentage of lost wages should be covered and for how long benefits should extend
  • Equity concerns – Questions about whether similar protections exist for other at-risk worker categories and why law enforcement receives targeted attention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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