All Roll Calls
Yes: 110 • No: 1
New JerseyS3772220th Legislature (2024-2025)SenateWALLET
Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.
Sponsored By: Kevin P. Egan (Democratic), Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), Troy Singleton (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.
Lower injury checks for some workers
Beginning January 12, 2026, New Jersey changes how employer-provided meals and lodging count toward workers’ compensation. These count as wages at market value unless the employer and worker set their value when hiring. For temporary total disability benefits, the calculation excludes meals or lodging the worker keeps receiving during that disability period. This can lower the worker’s cash benefit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kevin P. Egan
Democratic • House
Joseph A. Lagana
Democratic • Senate
William B. Sampson IV
Democratic • House
Troy Singleton
Democratic • Senate
Anthony S. Verrelli
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Rosaura Bagolie
Democratic • House
Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Tennille R. McCoy
Democratic • House
Raj Mukherji
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 12/22/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 72 • No: 1 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 12/18/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.212.
1/12/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (72-1-1)
12/22/2025HouseSubstituted for A5198
12/22/2025HouseReceived in Assembly, Without Reference, 2nd Reading in Assembly
12/18/2025HousePassed Senate — (38-0)
12/18/2025SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
11/13/2025SenateReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
12/5/2024SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
12/5/2024SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
10/10/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version PL2025
3/12/2026
Version AL2025
3/6/2026
As Introduced
12/23/2025
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (11/13/25)
11/14/2025
3/13/25; as introduced
3/13/2025
Senate Labor Substitute (12/05/24)
12/6/2024
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