All Roll Calls
Yes: 113 • No: 0
New JerseyA5146220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET
Removes exception to civil service working test period for political subdivision employees.
Sponsored By: Donald A. Guardian (Republican), Vincent J. Polistina (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New trial periods for local government workers
Beginning January 12, 2026, New Jersey local-government employees receiving regular civil service appointments must complete a working test period. This on-the-job test is part of the exam process. It lasts four months, but the Civil Service Commission can extend it to six months. Entry-level law enforcement officers, correction officers, and firefighters have a 12-month test period. Employers must give employees progress reports under commission rules, plus a final report to the employee and commission. Employees can be dismissed at the end of the test period, or for cause during it. Promoted employees keep permanent status in their lower job and can return there if they fail the test period. Employees removed for cause cannot return to that lower job.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Donald A. Guardian
Republican • House
Vincent J. Polistina
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 12/18/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 6/30/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 76 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.261.
1/12/2026GovernorPassed Senate, PBH — (37-0)
12/18/2025SenateSubstituted for S3892
12/18/2025SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
12/1/2025SenateReceived in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
10/20/2025SenatePassed Assembly — (76-0-0)
6/30/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/16/2025HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
12/16/2024House
Bill Text
Version PL2025
4/29/2026
Version AL2025
4/17/2026
As Introduced
12/19/2025
Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (12/1/25)
12/2/2025
Assembly State and Local Government Substitute (6/16/25)
6/17/2025
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