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

S 1755 — Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.

Last action — REF SBA

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows volunteer firefighters and emergency responders to be included in small employer health benefit plans.

This legislation amends health benefit statutes to permit volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders to participate in small employer health plans. It updates eligibility criteria to include these groups in municipal health benefits.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means volunteer firefighters and emergency responders may now gain access to health benefits through their employers.

Summary

Volunteer firefighters, emergency responders-include in health benefits plans

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 02, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP/SCA 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1755 do?
Volunteer firefighters, emergency responders-include in health benefits plans
Who sponsors S 1755?
S 1755 is sponsored by Amato, Carmen F., Schepisi, Holly T., Singleton, Troy (Democrat), O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. (Republican), Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat), and Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1755?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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