A 4197 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt pregnancy policy for law enforcement officers.

Bill A4197 requires all New Jersey state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to create written pregnancy policies for female officers who have completed probation. The bill ensures officers can continue full-duty work until medical concerns arise, mandates non-hazardous "maternity duty" assignments (like report writing or clerical work) instead of mandatory leave, and prohibits assignments involving firearms training, patrol, toxic chemicals, or physical risks. It also requires agencies to accommodate uniform needs while maintaining safety protocols like body armor use during field activities. The policy directly affects female law enforcement officers in New Jersey.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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