All Roll Calls
Yes: 81 • No: 29
New JerseyS2822220th Legislature (2024-2025)SenateWALLET
Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent.
Sponsored By: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher lawyer fee cap for injured workers
New Jersey raises the attorney fee cap for workers’ compensation claims from 20% to 25% of a favorable judgment. This applies to claims pending on or after August 22, 2024. Hearing officials may allow a reasonable fee, but do not have to allow the maximum. A compensation judge must approve the worker’s attorney fees before payment. A higher fee can leave the injured worker with less money from the judgment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Robert J. Karabinchak
Democratic • House
Joseph A. Lagana
Democratic • Senate
Anthony S. Verrelli
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Hall, Garnet R.
Affiliation unavailable
Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.
Democratic • House
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Shanique Speight
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/28/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 54 • No: 20
Senate vote • 5/13/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 27 • No: 9
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2024, c.55.
8/22/2024GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (54-20-0)
6/28/2024HouseSubstituted for A3986
6/28/2024HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
5/16/2024HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
5/13/2024HousePassed Senate — (27-9)
5/13/2024SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
3/14/2024SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
2/27/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version PL2024
9/30/2024
Version AL2024
9/12/2024
As Introduced
7/2/2024
Assembly Labor Substitute (5/16/24)
5/17/2024
Senate Labor Substitute (3/14/24)
3/15/2024
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