New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1870: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1870 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House 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: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Yvonne Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee