New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 3639: Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 3639 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees. Primary sponsor: Don Guardian (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Don Guardian (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.