New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1379: Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1379 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Lagana (Democratic); Nick Scutari (Democratic). 11 co-sponsors.