New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5179: Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.

In committee Last action June 1, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5179 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD. Primary sponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic).