New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4679 — Concerns reasonable assurance standard for unemployment insurance benefit eligibility of adjunct faculty members; establishes certain reporting requirements for educational institutions.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHI

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill establishes reporting requirements for educational institutions regarding adjunct faculty and unemployment insurance eligibility.

The bill addresses the unemployment insurance benefit eligibility for adjunct faculty members and requires educational institutions to report specific information. This aims to clarify how adjunct faculty qualify for benefits.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Adjunct faculty may see changes in how their eligibility for unemployment benefits is determined.

Summary

Unemployment insurance benefit eligibility-concerns

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

  • Angela V. McKnight · Primary
  • Joseph P. Cryan · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • McKnight, Angela V.
  • Cryan, Joseph P.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4679 do?
Unemployment insurance benefit eligibility-concerns
Who sponsors S 4679?
S 4679 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. and Cryan, Joseph P..
What is the current status of S 4679?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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