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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lagana | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Paul Sarlo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee