Designates April 18 of each year as "Worker Safety Day."
This bill designates April 18 of each year as "Worker Safety Day" throughout New Jersey to raise public awareness about workplace safety. It directly affects employers, employees, government agencies, and community members by encouraging them to collaborate on maintaining safe working environments. The key mechanism involves the Governor issuing an annual proclamation to call for appropriate activities and programs on this day. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or regulations but serves to highlight the importance of preventing work-related injuries and fatalities.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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Angela McKnight
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