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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill requires Department of Labor to conduct IT stress tests and establish emergency telework plan
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology CommitteeSponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger
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What This Bill Would Do
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is required to conduct an Information Technology analysis and adopt a consistent emergency telework program for employees. The initial analysis must identify technological vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with subsequent stress tests required every 15 years.
Changes internal agency operations and employee remote-work availability by mandating structured technological upgrades and formal telecommuting procedures during emergencies.
Who It Would Affect
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Department of Labor and Workforce Development employees
Employees become eligible to participate in a formal, consistent telework program during national or state emergencies based on agency operating needs.
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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 Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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