New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2198: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2198 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House 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: Shanique Speight (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV, Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee