New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1381: Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1381 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation.*. Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lagana | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“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 with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee