New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4340 — Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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 May 28, 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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires posting job opportunities for individuals re-entering the workforce after imprisonment.

This bill directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to identify and post employment opportunities that have minimal barriers for individuals returning to work after imprisonment. It aims to support their reintegration into the workforce.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers who have been imprisoned may find more job opportunities that are tailored to their situations.

Summary

Persons returning to work after imprisonment-DOLWD post opportunities on website

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

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 4340 do?
Persons returning to work after imprisonment-DOLWD post opportunities on website
Who sponsors S 4340?
S 4340 is sponsored by Singleton, Troy (Democrat) and Testa Jr., Michael L. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4340?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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