ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 2835

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 5, 2024

      The Assembly Labor Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 2835.

      This bill establishes the Second Chance Program within the State Employment and Training Commission in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  The purpose of the program will be to provide real and lasting career opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals, with the intent to reduce recidivism.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2024-2025 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.