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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill reduces public employee unused sick leave payout limit at retirement to $10,000
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeSponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P.
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 691 reduces the maximum payout for accumulated unused sick leave at retirement from $15,000 to $10,000 for public officers and employees across s and boards of education. The measure also restricts unused vacation leave carry-forward to the next succeeding year, excepting leave untaken due to a declared state of emergency. Current workers retain previously accrued sick leave compensation and vacation time until their current contracts or collective bargaining agreements expire.
Lowers the financial payout ceiling for public sector workers cashing out accumulated sick days upon retirement, while capping annual vacation rollover rules for non-emergency periods.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
public officers and employees
Their maximum retirement payout for unused sick leave is lowered to $10,000, and rules governing vacation leave carry-forwards are restricted.
political subdivisions and boards of education
They are prohibited from paying supplemental compensation for accumulated unused sick leave in excess of $10,000 upon retirement.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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