New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 1381 — Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services; makes appropriation.*

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Unemployed individuals-req. DOLWD identify & recruit for emp. in health care fac

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill expands the scope of the program to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for positions in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services, rather than just healthcare facilities. Additionally, the evaluation for potential candidates now includes their ability to work immediately for a specific position, even if it is probationary until they complete necessary training. This change allows for a broader recruitment effort and could help fill urgent staffing needs in these sectors.

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S1381 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.
Senator Cryan         SYNOPSIS      Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in health care facilities;
Senators Cryan and Henry         SYNOPSIS      Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in healthcare facilities, home care services, and hospice services;
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Senate Labor Committee on March 2, 2026, with amendments.
   An Act concerning the training of unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, and making an appropriation.
   An Act concerning the training of unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities1, home care services, and hospice services1 and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, and making an appropriation.
        1.   a.  The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, shall establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities.
       1.    a.  The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, shall establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities1, home care services, and hospice services1.
The identification process shall include:
 The identification process shall include:
      (1)  an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position;
     (1)   an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position;
      (2)  the proximity of relevant positions to the individual’s residence, and an individual’s transportation options to the position;
     (2)   the proximity of relevant positions to the individual’s residence, and an individual’s transportation options to the position;
and       (3)  what, if any, barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position, even if the position is probationary until the individual completes relevant or required training.
and      (3)   what, if any, barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position, even if the position is probationary until the individual completes relevant or required training.
      b.
     b.
        2.   There is appropriated $250,000 from the general fund for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals pursuant to the provisions of this act, in coordination with and utilizing existing training programs administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
       2.    There is appropriated $250,000 from the 1[general fund] General Fund1 for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals pursuant to the provisions of this act, in coordination with and utilizing existing training programs administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
    STATEMENT        This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, to establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities.  The bill requires the identification process to include:
     1.    an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position;
     2.    the proximity of relevant positions to the individual’s residence, and an individual’s transportation options to the position;
and      3.    what barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position.
     The bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals.
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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

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Not signed on (116)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1381 do?
Unemployed individuals-req. DOLWD identify & recruit for emp. in health care fac
Who sponsors S 1381?
S 1381 is sponsored by Henry, Owen (Republican), Cryan, Joseph P. (Democrat), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Lagana, Joseph A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1381?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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