Permits payment of unused sick leave earned by certain local government officers and employees under certain circumstances.

This bill (S 461) allows New Jersey local governments (like cities, counties, and townships) to pay certain employees for unused sick leave as supplemental pay, with strict limits. It applies to specific local government officers and employees (excluding school board staff and certain licensed professionals like health officers), capping payments at three weeks of unused leave per year, requiring at least 100 days of sick leave to remain, and limiting payments to 60% of daily pay. Local governments decide whether to offer this payment and when, but cannot use emergency funds for it. The bill does not apply to regular employees hired through standard procedures or those in roles covered by specific professional licenses.