New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1876: 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1876 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Latham Tiver (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Latham Tiver (Republican).