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Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 9 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill extends workers' compensation to public safety workers who developed illnesses responding to September 11, 2001 attacks.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2100

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2100 extends workers' compensation benefits to New Jersey public safety workers who developed illnesses or injuries while responding to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The legislation creates a pathway for eligible first responders to receive compensation for health conditions resulting from their service during the attacks.

Why is this important

Many first responders who worked at Ground Zero and surrounding areas have developed serious respiratory illnesses, cancers, and other health conditions decades after exposure to toxic materials. This bill addresses a longstanding gap in support for these workers by ensuring they can access workers' compensation—a critical financial safety net for medical care and lost wages.

Potential points of contention

  • Timeline and causation: Determining which illnesses are directly attributable to 9/11 exposure versus other causes, given the 20+ year time lag, may require complex medical evidence and litigation
  • Cost and liability: Expanding workers' compensation claims could significantly increase state liabilities and insurance costs for public employers
  • Scope definition: Questions about which workers qualify (FDNY, NYPD, construction workers, environmental responders, etc.) and whether coverage should extend to all or a limited group

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

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