New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2198: Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.

In committee Last action March 16, 2026: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2198 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances. Primary sponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV, Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shanique Speight (Democratic); Sampson, William B., IV; Annette Quijano (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.