# New Jersey S4443: Clarifies overtime compensation requirements for certain public employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities.

New Jersey S4443, Clarifies overtime compensation requirements for certain public employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-06-28 (Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S4443
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Clarifies overtime compensation requirements for certain public employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-06-11
- Last action: 2026-06-28, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-06-28: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2026-06-24: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-06-11: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- 6/29/26; as introduced, 2026-06-29: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_E1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/24/26), 2026-06-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-06-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_I1.PDF)

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- S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.* (signed)
- S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (signed)
- S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partner… (signed)
- S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. (signed)
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## Sources
- [6/29/26; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_E1.HTM)
- [6/29/26; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/24/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/24/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4443_I1.PDF)

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- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4443-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-11).