New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2046: 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 October 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2046 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Vince Polistina (Republican), Raj Mukherji (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vince Polistina (Republican); Raj Mukherji (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.