Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.
This bill (A 1166) requires the New Jersey State Police Superintendent to create a recovery leave policy for troopers who provide proof of pregnancy. It mandates at least eight weeks of continuous paid leave after childbirth, with full pay and benefits (not counted as sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances), and prohibits residency restrictions or integrity checks during this period. The policy must be posted on the State Police intranet, including required forms, FAQs, and contact information for inquiries. The bill was enacted into law (P.L.2025, c.259) and took effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 18, 2025 · General Assembly Feb 27, 2025
How they voted
This bill was withdrawn because
A 5076
was enacted as P.L.2025, c.259. Votes shown below are from that bill.
38–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 40
Dec 18, 2025
D
Democratic25
96% Yea
R
Republican15
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (38-0-2)
senate
Feb 27, 2025
General Assembly · Passed
General Assembly Vote: pass (73-0-5)
general assembly
5 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
P
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
P
Kevin Egan
DDemocratic
P
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
P
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
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