New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4709 — Provides drivers in transportation network industry right to collectively bargain on labor terms and conditions; establishes oversight authority in Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLA

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows drivers in the transportation network industry to collectively negotiate labor terms.

The legislation grants drivers in the transportation network industry the right to engage in collective bargaining regarding their labor terms and conditions. It also creates an oversight authority to manage related employment disputes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means drivers in the transportation network industry can now work together to negotiate their labor terms.

Summary

Transportation network industry, drivers-bargain, labor terms & conditions

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLA

Sponsors

  • Gordon M. Johnson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Johnson, Gordon M.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4709 do?
Transportation network industry, drivers-bargain, labor terms & conditions
Who sponsors S 4709?
S 4709 is sponsored by Johnson, Gordon M..
What is the current status of S 4709?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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